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  • Page 1 PRIME A520M-R...
  • Page 2 Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of the product is defaced or missing.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CPU installation..................1-8 DIMM installation..................1-9 Chapter 2: BIOS and RAID Support Knowing UEFI BIOS ................... 2-1 ASUS EZ Flash 3 ..................2-2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3................2-3 RAID configurations .................. 2-4 Appendix General Notices ....................... A-1 Notices for non Wi-Fi model................... A-4 Warranty ........................

  • Page 4: Safety Information

    Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device.

  • Page 5: About This Guide

    Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. ASUS website The ASUS website (www.asus.com) provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer.
  • Page 6 RAID Configuration Guide Please visit https://www.asus.com/support for more information on the RAID Configuration Guide.

  • Page 7: Package Contents

    IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task. NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a task. Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard 1 x PRIME A520M-R motherboard Cables 2 x SATA 6Gb/s cables 1 x I/O shield Miscellaneous 1 x M.2 anchor...

  • Page 8: Prime A520M-R Specifications Summary

    AMD Socket AM4 for AMD Ryzen™ 5000 Series/ 5000 G-Series/ 4000 G-Series/ 3000 Series/ 3000 G-Series Desktop Processors* * Refer to www.asus.com for CPU support list. Chipset AMD A520 Chipset 2 x DIMM slots, max. 64GB, DDR4 Un-buffered Memory* Dual channel memory architecture * ECC memory (ECC mode) support varies by CPU.
  • Page 9 1 x Front Panel Audio header (F_AUDIO) 1 x S/PDIF Out header 1 x Speaker header 1 x SPI TPM header (14-1pin) 1 x 10-1 pin System Panel header ASUS 5X PROTECTION III - DIGI+ VRM - LANGuard - Overvoltage protection - SafeSlot Core...
  • Page 10 Operating System Windows 10 64-bit ® micro-ATX Form Factor Form Factor 9.3 inch x 7.6 inch ( 23.6 cm x 19.3 cm ) Specifications are subject to change without notice. Please refer to the ASUS website for the latest specifications.

  • Page 11: Chapter 1: Product Introduction

    Chapter 1: Product Introduction Product Introduction Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. • Before handling components, use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object, such as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity.

  • Page 12: Motherboard Layout

    Motherboard layout 19.3cm(7.6in) CPU_FAN KBMS DIGI+ CPU_12V HDMI U5G_56 U5G_34 LAN_USB_56 128Mb AUDIO BIOS PCIEX1 Ethernet PCIEX16 Super A520 2280 2260 2242 Audio SPEAKER Codec CLRTC COM_DEBUG USB_12 USB_34 F_AUDIO SATA6G_1 SATA6G_2 SATA6G_3 F_PANEL 11 10 1.2.1 Layout contents 1. CPU socket The motherboard comes with an AMD Socket AM4 designed for AMD Ryzen™...
  • Page 13 3. Expansion slots This motherboard supports one PCIe x16 graphics card and one PCIe x1 network card, SCSI card and other card that complies with the PCI Express specification. 4. Fan headers FAN PWR The Fan headers allow you to connect fans to cool the system. FAN IN FAN PWM 5.
  • Page 14 10. Clear CMOS header CLRTC The Clear CMOS header allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in the CMOS, which contains the date, time, system passwords, and system setup parameters. PIN 1 To erase the RTC RAM: Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord.
  • Page 15 15. SPI TPM header This header supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) PIN 1 VCCSPI S_SPI_TPM_IRQ# system with a Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI), allowing S_PLTRST# S_SPI_TPM_CS2# TPM_DETECT_L you to securely store keys, digital certificates, passwords, F_SPI_PWR F_SPI_CS0#_R T_SPI_CLK and data. A TPM system also helps enhance network T_SPI_MISO T_SPI_MOSI F_SPI_HOLD#_R...
  • Page 16 1.2.2 Rear panel connectors Rear panel connectors PS/2 mouse (green) port Realtek 1Gb Ethernet port* Audio jacks** PS/2 keyboard (purple) port HDMI™ port USB 5Gbps ports 3, 4, 5, 6 USB 2.0 ports 5, 6 * and **: Refer to the tables below for LAN port LEDs, and audio port definitions. We strongly recommend that you connect your devices to ports with matching data transfer rate.
  • Page 17 ** Audio 2, 4, 5.1 or 7.1-channel configuration Port 2-channel 4-channel 5.1-channel 7.1-channel Rear panel Rear Speaker Rear Speaker Rear Speaker LINE IN Front Speaker Front Speaker Front Speaker Front Speaker LINE OUT Center/ Center/ MIC IN Subwoofer Subwoofer Front panel HEADPHONE Side Speaker Out (Lime)

  • Page 18: Cpu Installation

    CPU installation The motherboard comes with an AMD Socket AM4 designed for AMD Ryzen™ 5000 Series/ 5000 G-Series/ 4000 G-Series/ 3000 Series/ 3000 G-Series Desktop Processors. Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU. The AM4 socket has a different pinout design. Ensure that you use a CPU designed for the AM4 socket.

  • Page 19: Dimm Installation

    (D/C) from the same vendor. Check with the vendor to get the correct memory modules. • Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL. Motherboard User Manual...
  • Page 20 Installing a DIMM DIMM removal 1-10 Chapter 1: Product Introduction...

  • Page 21: Knowing Uefi Bios

    For more details on BIOS and RAID configurations, please refer to Manual & Document under the Support tab of the product information site, or visit https://www.asus.com/support. Knowing UEFI BIOS BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that are needed for system startup in the motherboard CMOS.

  • Page 22: Asus Ez Flash 3

    ASUS EZ Flash 3 The ASUS EZ Flash 3 feature allows you to update the BIOS without using an OS-based utility. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu or press the <F5> hotkey.

  • Page 23: Asus Crashfree Bios 3

    ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can restore a corrupted BIOS file using a USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file.

  • Page 24: Raid Configurations

    RAID configurations The motherboard supports RAID configurations. RAID definitions Volume provides the ability to link-together storage from one or several disks, regardless of the size of the space on those disks. This configuration is useful in scavenging space on disks unused by other disks in the array. This configuration does not provide performance benefits or data redundancy, disk failure will result in data loss.

  • Page 25: Appendix

    Appendix General Notices FCC Compliance Information Responsible Party: Asus Computer International Address: 48720 Kato Rd., Fremont, CA 94538, USA Phone / Fax No: (510)739-3777 / (510)608-4555 This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
  • Page 26 ASUS products sold in Vietnam, on or after September 23, 2011,meet the requirements of the Vietnam Circular 30/2011/TT-BCT. Các sản phẩm ASUS bán tại Việt Nam, vào ngày 23 tháng 9 năm2011 trở về sau, đều phải đáp ứng các yêu cầu của Thông tư 30/2011/TT-BCT của Việt Nam.
  • Page 27 AEEE Yönetmeliğine Uygundur ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to the highest standards for protecting our environment. We believe in providing solutions for you to be able to responsibly recycle our products, batteries, other components as well as the packaging materials.

  • Page 28: Notices For Non Wi-Fi Model

    Français AsusTek Computer Inc. déclare par la présente que cet appareil est conforme aux critères essentiels et autres clauses pertinentes des directives concernées. La déclaration de conformité de l’UE peut être téléchargée à partir du site Internet suivant : www.asus.com/support Deutsch ASUSTeK Computer Inc.
  • Page 29 Español Por la presente, ASUSTeK Computer Inc. declara que este dispositivo cumple los requisitos básicos y otras disposiciones pertinentes de las directivas relacionadas. El texto completo de la declaración de la UE de conformidad está disponible en: www.asus.com/support Svenska ASUSTeK Computer Inc. förklarar härmed att denna enhet överensstämmer med de grundläggande kraven och andra relevanta föreskrifter i relaterade direktiv.

  • Page 30: Warranty

    • ASUS offers a voluntary manufacturer’s Commercial Guarantee. • ASUS dragovoljno nudi komercijalno proizvođačko jamstvo. • ASUS reserves the right to interpret the provisions of the ASUS • ASUS zadržava prava na tumačenje odredbi ASUS komercijalnog Commercial Guarantee. jamstva. •...
  • Page 31 • ASUS tilbyr som produsent en frivillig kommersiell garanti. • Bảo hành thương mại này của ASUS được cung cấp độc lập và ngoài • ASUS forbeholder seg retten til å tolke bestemmelsene i ASUS sin Bảo đảm pháp lý theo luật định và không có cách nào ảnh hưởng đến kommersielle garanti.

  • Page 32: Asus Contact Information

    Address: 1F., No. 15, Lide Rd., Beitou Dist., Taipei City 112 ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL (America) Address: 48720 Kato Rd., Fremont, CA 94538, USA ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany and Austria) Address: Harkortstrasse 21-23, 40880 Ratingen, Germany ASUSTeK (UK) LIMITED Address: 1st Floor, Sackville House, 143-149 Fenchurch Street, London, EC3M 6BL,...

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