GIGABYTE A520M K AMD A520 AM4 DDR4 Micro ATX Motherboard

Compact AMD A520 Motherboard for Ryzen Desktop PCs

The GIGABYTE A520M K is a compact Micro ATX motherboard based on the AMD A520 chipset and AM4 socket. Designed for compatible AMD Ryzen 5000 Series, Ryzen 4000G Series and Ryzen 3000 Series processors, it provides the essential features required for affordable home, office, productivity and general-purpose desktop PC builds.

With two DDR4 DIMM slots supporting up to 64GB memory, PCIe 3.0 expansion, M.2 storage, four SATA 6Gb/s connectors, Gigabit LAN and Smart Fan 5 cooling management, the A520M K provides a practical platform for budget-conscious AMD systems.

Product Features

AMD AM4 Socket: The motherboard uses the AM4 socket and supports compatible AMD Ryzen processors from supported Ryzen 5000, 4000G and 3000 Series families.

AMD A520 Chipset: Built around the AMD A520 chipset, providing essential functionality for compatible Ryzen desktop PC configurations.

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

Up to 5100MHz (OC): Supports DDR4 memory speeds up to 5100MHz through compatible overclocked configurations, depending on the installed processor and memory modules.

PCIe 3.0 x16: One PCIe 3.0 x16 expansion slot provides connectivity for compatible dedicated graphics cards and other supported expansion devices.

PCIe 3.0 x1: An additional PCIe 3.0 x1 slot provides expansion capability for compatible add-in cards.

M.2 Storage: One M.2 slot provides support for compatible high-speed storage devices, helping improve system startup, application loading and file access.

Four SATA 6Gb/s Ports: Four SATA connectors provide additional storage expansion for compatible SATA SSDs and hard disk drives.

Realtek Gigabit LAN: Integrated Realtek Gigabit Ethernet provides reliable wired network connectivity for internet access and local networking.

8-Channel HD Audio: Integrated high-definition audio provides multi-channel sound support for compatible speakers and audio devices.

USB 3.2 Gen 1: USB 3.2 Gen 1 connectivity provides high-speed support for compatible external storage and peripheral devices.

Smart Fan 5: GIGABYTE Smart Fan 5 and hybrid fan headers provide flexible system cooling management for compatible fans.

Micro ATX Form Factor: The compact Micro ATX design provides compatibility with a wide selection of supported PC cases while maintaining essential expansion and connectivity features.

Product Specifications

*Actual memory speeds, storage interface functionality and other capabilities may vary depending on the installed processor, BIOS version and system configuration.

DDR4 Memory up to 64GB

The GIGABYTE A520M K includes two DDR4 DIMM slots supporting up to 64GB of system memory. Memory speeds up to 5100MHz through compatible overclocked configurations provide additional flexibility when selecting RAM for a supported Ryzen system.

PCIe Expansion for Graphics Cards

A PCIe 3.0 x16 slot provides support for compatible dedicated graphics cards, while an additional PCIe 3.0 x1 slot can accommodate supported expansion devices.

M.2 and SATA Storage

The motherboard provides an M.2 slot for compatible solid-state storage along with four SATA 6Gb/s connectors. This allows users to combine fast M.2 storage with additional SATA SSDs or hard drives according to their storage requirements.

Realtek Gigabit LAN

Integrated Realtek Gigabit LAN provides reliable wired networking for internet access, online applications, local networking and file transfers.

Smart Fan 5 Cooling

GIGABYTE Smart Fan 5 provides system cooling management through compatible hybrid fan headers. This allows cooling components to be configured according to the requirements of the desktop build.

Compact Micro ATX Design

The Micro ATX form factor makes the GIGABYTE A520M K suitable for compact and standard compatible PC cases. Its combination of DDR4 memory, PCIe expansion, M.2 storage and Gigabit networking makes it a practical option for cost-effective AMD desktop builds.

Important Compatibility Information

Before purchasing, confirm that the intended AMD Ryzen processor is supported by the motherboard revision and installed BIOS version. CPU compatibility can vary depending on BIOS support.

Maximum memory speed depends on the installed processor, memory modules and system configuration. Compatibility of individual M.2 SSDs and other components should also be confirmed before installation.