GIGABYTE A320 MA -M2 DDR4 AMD Motherboard
MPN GIGABYTE-A320-MA-M2-MOTHERBOARD · Brand Gigabyte · mATX
The Gigabyte A320 MA-M2 is a Micro ATX motherboard with AMD A320 chipset, AM4 socket support for Ryzen 1st and 2nd Gen CPUs, dual-channel DDR4 up to 64 GB, PCIe Gen3 x4 M.2, and USB 3.1 Gen 2
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Overview
The Gigabyte A320 MA-M2 is a Micro ATX motherboard built on the AMD A320 chipset, designed for builders seeking a reliable and feature-complete foundation for AMD Ryzen-based systems. Sitting in the Micro ATX form factor at 24.4 cm x 24.4 cm, it fits a wide range of mid-tower and compact cases without sacrificing connectivity. At its core, the A320 MA-M2 supports the AM4 socket and is compatible with AMD Ryzen 2nd Generation processors, Ryzen with Radeon Vega Graphics APUs, Athlon with Radeon Vega Graphics, Ryzen 1st Generation, 7th Generation A-series, and Athlon X4 processors. This breadth of CPU support makes it a practical choice for both fresh builds and affordable platform upgrades. Memory flexibility is a strong point: four DDR4 DIMM slots accommodate dual-channel configurations up to 64 GB. Standard speeds of DDR4 2133, 2400, and 2667 MHz are natively supported, with overclocked profiles reaching DDR4 2933 and 3200 MHz where the CPU allows, and XMP module support is included. Storage options are well-rounded. The single M.2 Socket 3 connector (M key, types 2242/2260/2280/22110) supports both PCIe x4 NVMe and SATA-mode SSDs, enabling fast primary storage. Four SATA 6 Gb/s ports round out the storage with support for RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10 configurations. Connectivity on the rear panel is comprehensive, including one USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A port (red), three USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports, two USB 2.0/1.1 ports, D-Sub, DVI-D, and HDMI display outputs, a Realtek Gigabit LAN port (10/100/1000 Mbit), PS/2 mouse and keyboard ports, and three audio jacks. Audio is handled by a Realtek ALC887 codec supporting up to 7.1-channel High Definition Audio and S/PDIF output. The Smart Fan 5 system provides five temperature sensors and three hybrid fan headers with active speed control, helping maintain system thermals. The UEFI BIOS (AMI, 128 Mbit flash) includes Q-Flash for easy firmware updates and supports the full Gigabyte APP Center software suite including EasyTune, Fast Boot, and Smart Backup. Verified Specifications: - Socket: AM4 - Chipset: AMD A320 - Form Factor: Micro ATX, 24.4 cm x 24.4 cm - Memory: 4 x DDR4 DIMM, up to 64 GB, dual-channel; DDR4 2133/2400/2667 (native), 2933/3200 (O.C.); XMP support - Storage: 1 x M.2 (PCIe x4 / SATA, types 2242–22110); 4 x SATA 6 Gb/s; RAID 0/1/10 - Expansion: 1 x PCIe 3.0 x16; 2 x PCIe 2.0 x1 - Display Outputs: D-Sub (1920x1200@60 Hz), DVI-D (1920x1200@60 Hz), HDMI 1.4 (4096x2160@24 Hz) - USB: 1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A; 3 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 (rear); 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 (header); 2 x USB 2.0 (rear); 4 x USB 2.0 (headers) - Audio: Realtek ALC887, 7.1-channel HD Audio, S/PDIF Out - LAN: Realtek GbE (10/100/1000 Mbit) with cFosSpeed - BIOS: AMI UEFI, 128 Mbit flash - Warranty: 3 Years
Datasheet
| Warranty | 3 Years |
|---|---|
| Form Factor | mATX |
| Chipset | AMD A320 |
| CPU Type | AM4 Socket: Support for AMD RyzenTM 2nd Generation/ RyzenTM with RadeonTM Vega Graphics/ AthlonTM with RadeonTM Vega Graphics/ RyzenTM 1st Generation/ 7th Generation A-series/ Athlon X4 Processors |
| Lan | Realtek® GbE LAN chip (10/100/1000 Mbit) |
| USB | Chipset:1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A port (red) on the back panel2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports available through the internal USB header6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (2 ports on the back panel, 4 ports available through the internal USB headers)CPU:3 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports on the back panel |
| Bios | 1 x 128 Mbit flashUse of licensed AMI UEFI BIOSPnP 1.0a, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0 |
| Audio | Realtek® ALC887 codecHigh Definition Audio2/4/5.1/7.1-channel* To configure 7.1-channel audio, you have to use an HD front panel audio module and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver.Support for S/PDIF Out |
| Memory | 4 x DDR4 DIMM sockets supporting up to 64 GB of system memoryDual channel memory architectureSupport for DDR4 3200(O.C.)/2933(O.C.)/2667*/2400/2133 MHz memory modules* Support for higher than DDR4 2667 MHz may vary by CPU.Support for ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8 memory modules (operate in non-ECC mode)Support for non-ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8/1Rx16 memory modulesSupport for Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules |
| H/W Monitoring | Voltage detectionTemperature detectionFan speed detectionOverheating warningFan fail warningFan speed control* Whether the fan speed control function is supported will depend on the fan you install |
| I/O Controller | iTE® I/O Controller Chip |
| Bundle Software | Norton® Internet Security (OEM version)cFosSpeed |
| Expansion Slots | 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x16 (PCIEX16)* Actual support may vary by CPU.(The PCIEX16 slot conforms to PCI Express 3.0 standard.)2 x PCI Express x1 slots(The PCI Express x1 slots conform to PCI Express 2.0 standard |
| Unique Features | Support for APP Center* Available applications in APP Center may vary by motherboard model. Supported functions of each application may also vary depending on motherboard specifications.@BIOS3D OSDAmbient LEDAutoGreenBIOS SetupCloud StationColor TemperatureEasyTuneFast BootGame BoostON/OFF ChargeSmart BackupSmart KeyboardSmart TimeLockSystem Information ViewerUSB BlockerV-TunerSupport for Q-FlashSupport for Xpress Install |
| Onboard Graphics | Integrated Graphics Processor:1 x D-Sub port, supporting a maximum resolution of 1920×1200@60 Hz1 x DVI-D port, supporting a maximum resolution of 1920×1200@60 Hz* The DVI-D port does not support D-Sub connection by adapter.1 x HDMI port, supporting a maximum resolution of 4096×2160@24 Hz* Support for HDMI 1.4 version.Support for up to 3 displays at the same timeMaximum shared memory of 2 GB* Actual support may vary by CPU |
| Operating System | Support for Windows 10 64-bitSupport for Windows 7 64-bit* To support Windows 7 64-bit, you must install an AMD Pinnacle Ridge, Summit Ridge and Bristol Ridge CPU.* Please download the "Windows USB Installation Tool" from GIGABYTE's website and install it before installing Windows 7 |
| Storage Interface | 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 SATA and PCIe x4*/x2 SSD support)* Actual support may vary by CPU.4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectorsSupport for RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10 |
| Back Panel Connectors | 1 x PS/2 mouse port1 x PS/2 Keyboard port1 x D-Sub port1 x DVI-D port1 x HDMI port1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A port (red)3 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports1 x RJ-45 port3 x audio jacks (Line In, Line Out, Mic In) |
| Internal I/O Connectors | 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector1 x M.2 Socket 3 connector4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors1 x CPU fan header2 x system fan headers1 x front panel header1 x front panel audio header1 x S/PDIF Out header1 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 header2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers2 x serial port headers1 x Trusted Platform Module (TPM) header1 x parallel port header1 x Clear CMOS jumper |
