ASUS Prime A620M-A DDR5 AMD Motherboard

The ASUS Prime A620M-A is a micro-ATX motherboard built on the AMD A620 chipset, designed for AMD Socket AM5 and compatible with AMD Ryzen 7000 Series Desktop Processors. Its compact 9.6 x 9.6 inch (24.4 x 24.4 cm) footprint makes it an efficient choice for space-conscious builds without compromising on connectivity or feature set. Memory support is a standout aspect: four DIMM slots accommodate up to 128 GB of DDR5 memory running at speeds up to DDR5-6400+ (OC), with native support for AMD EXPO memory profiles for simplified overclocking. ASUS OptiMem II technology carefully routes traces and optimises ground layers to preserve signal integrity across the memory subsystem. Storage options are generous for this platform tier. Two M.2 Key-M slots both support PCIe 4.0 x4 drives in 2242, 2260, and 2280 form factors, complemented by four SATA 6Gb/s ports. AMD RAIDXpert2 enables RAID 0, 1, and 10 configurations across both PCIe and SATA devices. Display output covers three interfaces on the rear panel: DisplayPort 1.4 (up to 8K/60Hz), HDMI 2.1 (up to 4K/60Hz), and a legacy VGA port — all driven by the integrated graphics of compatible Ryzen 7000 processors. A single PCIe 4.0 x16 slot and two PCIe 3.0 x1 slots handle discrete expansion cards. Connectivity on the rear I/O includes two USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A ports, four USB 2.0 Type-A ports, Realtek 1Gb Ethernet, three audio jacks, a PS/2 combo port, and a BIOS FlashBack button for CPU-free BIOS updates. Internal headers add a front USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C connector, an additional USB 3.2 Gen 1 header, and two USB 2.0 headers. Audio is handled by a Realtek High Definition Audio CODEC supporting 7.1 surround sound output, 24-bit/192 kHz playback, and dedicated audio PCB layers with audio shielding and premium capacitors for cleaner signal reproduction. Cooling management includes a VRM heatsink, one 4-pin CPU fan header, and two 4-pin chassis fan headers, all configurable through Fan Xpert 2+ software. Three Addressable Gen 2 RGB headers and one Aura RGB header allow full lighting customisation via Armoury Crate and Aura Sync. ASUS 5X Protection III features — including DIGI+ VRM, LANGuard, overvoltage protection, SafeSlot Core, and stainless-steel back I/O — provide board-level durability assurances. The UEFI AMI BIOS (256 Mb Flash ROM) supports CrashFree BIOS 3 and EZ Flash 3 for straightforward firmware management. Verified Specifications: – Socket: AMD AM5 – Chipset: AMD A620 – Form Factor: micro-ATX, 9.6 x 9.6 in (24.4 x 24.4 cm) – Memory: 4 x DIMM, max 128 GB, DDR5 4800–6400+(OC), Dual Channel, EXPO support – PCIe: 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16; 2 x PCIe 3.0 x1 – Storage: 2 x M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 (2242/2260/2280); 4 x SATA 6Gb/s – Display Out: 1 x DisplayPort 1.4, 1 x HDMI 2.1, 1 x VGA – LAN: Realtek 1Gb Ethernet – Audio: Realtek 7.1 HD Audio CODEC, 24-bit/192 kHz – Rear USB: 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1, 4 x USB 2.0 – BIOS: 256 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI – OS Support: Windows 11, Windows 10 64-bit – Warranty: 3 Years