BIOSTAR A520MT AMD A520 AM4 DDR4 Micro ATX Motherboard

AMD A520 Motherboard for Ryzen Desktop PC Builds

The BIOSTAR A520MT is an AMD A520 chipset motherboard designed for compatible AMD Ryzen processors using the AM4 socket. It combines DDR4 memory support, M.2 SSD connectivity, Gigabit Ethernet, HDMI 4K output and front USB Type-C connectivity in a practical platform for modern AMD desktop systems.

With two DDR4 DIMM slots supporting up to 64GB of memory and an M.2 interface capable of up to 32Gb/s, the A520MT provides essential features for home, office, productivity and general-purpose desktop PC builds.

Product Features

AMD AM4 Socket: The A520MT features the AM4 socket for compatible AMD Ryzen processors, providing a practical foundation for AMD-based desktop systems.

AMD A520 Chipset: Built around the AMD A520 single-chip architecture, the motherboard provides essential connectivity and expansion features for compatible Ryzen systems.

Ryzen Processor Support: Supports compatible AMD Ryzen 3rd Gen Matisse and Renoir processors along with supported Vermeer and Cezanne processors.

DDR4 Memory Support: Two DDR4 DIMM slots provide support for up to 64GB of system memory, offering sufficient capacity for everyday multitasking, productivity and general computing workloads.

M.2 SSD Connectivity: The motherboard includes an M.2 storage interface with bandwidth of up to 32Gb/s for compatible high-speed M.2 solid-state drives.

HDMI 4K Output: HDMI connectivity supports compatible 4K displays when the motherboard is paired with a supported processor featuring integrated graphics.

Realtek Gigabit LAN: Integrated Realtek Gigabit Ethernet provides fast wired networking for internet connectivity, file transfers and local network access.

Front USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C: Support for a front-panel USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C connection provides convenient high-speed connectivity for compatible PC cases and USB Type-C devices.

Compact Desktop Platform: The A520MT provides the core features required for cost-effective AMD desktop builds while supporting modern storage, networking and peripheral connectivity.

Product Specifications

*Display output availability and maximum resolution depend on the installed processor and its integrated graphics capabilities.

Up to 64GB DDR4 Memory

The BIOSTAR A520MT includes two DDR4 DIMM slots supporting up to 64GB of system memory. This provides flexible memory capacity for multitasking, office applications, web browsing, multimedia and other compatible desktop workloads.

High-Speed M.2 SSD Storage

An integrated M.2 interface provides bandwidth of up to 32Gb/s for compatible solid-state drives. Installing an M.2 SSD can provide fast system startup, responsive application loading and efficient file access.

HDMI 4K Display Support

The motherboard supports HDMI output with compatible 4K resolution. This provides convenient digital display connectivity when using a supported AMD processor with integrated graphics.

Realtek Gigabit LAN

Integrated Realtek Gigabit LAN provides reliable wired networking for internet access, local file sharing, office networks and other Ethernet-based applications.

Front USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C

Front USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C support enables compatible PC cases to provide conveniently accessible high-speed USB Type-C connectivity. This can be useful for portable storage, mobile devices and other modern USB peripherals.

Important Compatibility Information

Processor compatibility may depend on the motherboard BIOS version. Before purchasing, confirm that the intended AMD Ryzen processor is included in the BIOSTAR A520MT CPU support list for the installed BIOS version.

HDMI display output requires a compatible processor with integrated graphics. M.2 performance and other interface capabilities can also vary according to the installed processor, SSD and overall system configuration.