GIGABYTE A520M K V2 DDR4 AMD Motherboard

The Gigabyte A520M K V2 is a Micro ATX motherboard built on the AMD A520 chipset, designed for AMD Socket AM4 processors. It supports AMD Ryzen 5000 Series, Ryzen 5000 G-Series, Ryzen 4000 G-Series, and Ryzen 3000 Series processors, making it a practical foundation for a wide range of AMD-based desktop builds. Memory capacity is handled by two DDR4 DIMM slots capable of holding up to 64 GB of system memory (32 GB per slot), with a dual-channel architecture. Supported speeds range from 2133 MHz up to 5100 MHz in overclocked configurations, and the board is compatible with XMP profiles as well as ECC unbuffered modules operating in non-ECC mode. For storage, a single M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, 2280 form factor) supports both PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe and SATA SSD types, complemented by four SATA 6 Gb/s connectors with support for RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10 configurations. Expansion is provided via one PCIe 3.0 x16 slot and one PCIe 3.0 x1 slot. Display output uses integrated graphics through an HDMI 2.1 port (up to 4096×2160 @ 60 Hz with HDCP 2.3 and HDR support) and a D-Sub port (up to 1920×1200 @ 60 Hz). Audio is handled by a Realtek HD Audio CODEC supporting 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel output with high-quality audio capacitors and an onboard audio noise guard that isolates analog components at the PCB level. Networking is provided by a Realtek Gigabit Ethernet chip supporting 1 Gbps/100 Mbps, bundled with LAN bandwidth management software. USB connectivity includes four USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports on the rear panel, two additional USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports via an internal header, and six USB 2.0/1.1 ports across the back panel and internal headers. Gigabyte’s Smart Fan 5 system offers multiple temperature sensors and hybrid fan headers that support both PWM and Voltage mode, including a FAN STOP feature for silent operation at low loads. The BIOS uses a licensed AMI UEFI implementation stored on a 128 Mbit flash chip, with Gigabyte’s Q-Flash utility for in-BIOS firmware updates and APP Center software for system monitoring and tuning. The board carries a 3-year manufacturer warranty and supports Windows 10 and Windows 11 (64-bit). Key Specifications: – Form Factor: Micro ATX, 23.3 cm × 19.8 cm – Socket: AMD AM4 – Chipset: AMD A520 – Memory: 2× DDR4 DIMM, up to 64 GB; dual-channel; DDR4 2133–3200 MHz native, up to 5100 MHz O.C. – Storage: 1× M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4/SATA; 4× SATA 6 Gb/s; RAID 0/1/10 – Display: 1× HDMI 2.1 (4K@60 Hz), 1× D-Sub (1920×1200@60 Hz) – Audio: Realtek HD Audio, 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel – LAN: Realtek GbE (1 Gbps/100 Mbps) – USB (rear): 4× USB 3.2 Gen 1, 2× USB 2.0 – Expansion: 1× PCIe 3.0 x16, 1× PCIe 3.0 x1 – BIOS: AMI UEFI, 128 Mbit flash – Warranty: 3 Years