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ASUS TUF GAMING A520M-PLUS WIFI AMD A520 Socket AM4 micro ATX

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90MB17F0-M0EAY0
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microATX, AMD A520 chipset, Socket AM4, 4xDDR4 DIMM slots, 7.1ch audio, Gigabit LAN, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth

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Highlights

DURABLE. STABLE. RELIABLE.
TUF Gaming A520M-Plus WIFI distills essential elements of the latest AMD platform and combines them with game-ready features and proven durability. Engineered with military-grade components, an upgraded power solution and a comprehensive set of cooling options, this motherboard delivers rock-solid performance with unwavering gaming stability.

When you build with a TUF Gaming motherboard, you also benefit from the TUF Gaming Alliance — an ASUS collaboration with trusted industry partners that ensures easier building, best compatibility, and complementary aesthetics from components to case.

ROCK-SOLID PERFORMANCE
With upgraded power delivery and comprehensive cooling options to fuel the latest AMD Ryzen CPUs, plus support for faster memory, TUF Gaming A520M-Plus WIFI is the perfect foundation for your next high-core-count battle rig.

Stack Cool 3+
2-ounce copper layers draw heat away from critical components to keep them at their optimal operating temperatures and provide more headroom to push CPUs beyond stock speeds.

TUF COMPONENTS
TUF CHOKES

Certified military-grade TUF chokes deliver rock-steady power to the CPU, improving system stability.

TUF CAPACITORS
Proprietary capacitors provide up to 20% greater temperature tolerance and 5X-longer lifespan.

Digi+ VRM
The integrated Digi+ VRM voltage-regulator module (VRM) is one of the finest in the industry, ensuring ultra-smooth and ultra-clean power delivery to the CPU at all times.

Cooler by design
1. VRM HEATSINK

A large, high-mass heatsink with extensive surface that covers the VRM and choke areas improves heat dissipation.

COMPREHENSIVE FAN CONTROLS
TUF Gaming A520M-Plus WIFI features comprehensive fan controls that can be configured via Fan Xpert 2+ utility or via the award-winning ASUS UEFI BIOS.

32Gbps M.2 Support
M.2 slot supports up to 2280 and data-transfer speeds of up to 32 Gbps via x4 PCI Express 3.0 bandwidth, enabling quicker boot-up and app load times with OS or application drives.

USB 3.2 GEN 1 TYPE A
Numerous USB ports support gaming rigs loaded with peripherals, including USB Type-A connectors with fast USB 3.2 Gen 1 connectivity for compatible cases.

EASY PC DIY
TUF Gaming motherboards are designed to be easy to set up and configure just the way you want — even for first-time builders. The TUF Gaming Alliance ecosystem makes selecting compatible parts easy, while Armoury Crate software offers full control of system settings via a single dashboard. TUF Gaming motherboards give you everything you need to build your dream gaming rig without adding complexity.

Build with confidence
TUF Gaming Alliance is a collaboration between ASUS and trusted PC-component brands to ensure compatibility with a wide range of parts, such as PC cases, power supplies, CPU coolers, memory kits and more. With more partnerships and components being added regularly, the TUF Gaming Alliance will continue to grow even stronger.

SafeSlot Core+
SafeSlot Core+ is the ASUS-exclusive PCIe slot fortified with a one-piece stainless-steel brace that shields the slot to protect it from damage. The metal cover is tightly secured to the slot with hooks, and the entire assembly is firmly anchored to the PCB with strengthened solder points to provide a secure foundation for heavyweight graphics cards.

ESD guards
ESD Guards prolong the life of components while preventing damage from electrostatic discharge, providing protection for up to +/- 10 kV of air discharge and +/- 6 kV of contact discharge — greatly surpassing the respective industry standards of +/- 6 kV and +/- 4 kV.

KEYBOARDS AND MOUSE CONNECTORS
Additional on-circuit ESD transient-voltage-suppression.

VGA PROTECTION
Additional on-circuit ESD TVS diodes to protect VGA output functionality.

USB CONNECTORS
TVS diode for surface-mount and dual in-line package.

TUF LANGuard
TUF LANGuard is a military-grade innovation that integrates advanced signal-coupling technology and premium surface-mounted capacitors to improve throughput, protecting the motherboard from lightning strikes and static electricity.

DRAM overvoltage protection
Onboard resettable fuses prevent overcurrent and short-circuit damage. This extends beyond I/O ports to DRAM to safeguard the lifespan of your system and connected devices.

Stainless-steel back I/O panel
TUF Gaming motherboards have a corrosion-resistant stainless-steel back I/O panel bonded with chromium oxide to provide a 3X-longer lifespan versus traditional panels. With this protective feature, TUF Gaming motherboards passed 72-hour salt fog testing, while other brands only passed 24-hour testing.

BIOS FlashBack™
BIOS FlashBack™ is the simplest and safest (UEFI) BIOS update method. Simply drop the (UEFI) BIOS file onto a FAT32 formatted USB stick, plug it into the USB BIOS FlashBack™ port and press the button. Updates can even be performed without having memory or a CPU installed.

Armoury Crate
Armoury Crate is a new software utility designed to give you centralized control of supported gaming products. From a single intuitive interface, Armoury Crate lets you easily customize RGB lighting and effects for every compatible device in your arsenal and synchronize them with Aura Sync for unified system lighting effects. The software also provides control of settings for a select and growing number of products, including keyboard and mouse preferences as well as fan speeds, making it easier to tune the look and feel of your system. Armoury Crate even features dedicated product registration and news areas to help you stay in touch with the gaming community.

IMMERSIVE GAMING
TUF Gaming A520M-Plus WIFI provides a complete, high-performance gaming package with a long list of features to improve your experience, including ultrafast networking for smoother online gameplay and onboard RGB lighting that syncs with attached accessories to help you create a personalized gaming atmosphere.

802.11ac Wi-Fi
TUF GAMING A520M-PLUS WIFI has 802.11ac Wi-Fi with 1x1 2.4/5GHz antennas for up to 433.3Mbps transfer speeds to ensure that every connected user experiences the best wireless and online speeds!

Outshine the Competition
A well-tuned system deserves a matching aesthetic. ASUS Aura offers full RGB lighting control with a variety of functional presets for the built-in RGB LEDs as well as strips connected to the onboard RGB headers. And it can all be synced with an ever-growing portfolio of Aura-capable hardware.

Addressable Gen 2 RGB Header
The addressable Gen 2 RGB headers are now capable of detecting the number of LEDs on second-gen addressable RGB devices, allowing the software to automatically tailor lighting effects to specific devices. The new headers also offer backward-compatibility with existing Aura RGB gear.

Good to know

Processor

  • Compatible processor series
    AMD Ryzen 3, AMD Ryzen 5, AMD Ryzen 7, AMD Ryzen 9 3rd Gen, AMD Ryzen 9 5th Gen
  • ECC supported by processor
    No
  • Processor manufacturer
    AMD
  • Processor socket
    Socket AM4
  • Supported processor sockets
    Socket AM4

Memory

  • ECC
    No
  • ECC сompatibility
    ECC
  • Memory channels
    Dual-channel
  • Memory slots type
    DIMM
  • Non-ECC
    No

Storage controllers

  • Number of storage drives supported
    5.000000
  • RAID support
    No
  • SAS controller
    No
  • Supported storage drive interfaces
    M.2,PCI Express 3.0,SATA III
  • Supported storage drive types
    HDD & SSD

Graphics

  • Discrete graphics support
    No
  • HDCP
    No
  • Maximum resolution
    3840 x 2160
  • On-board graphics card
    No
  • Parallel processing technology support
    Not supported

Full Specs

    Logistics data
    • Harmonized System (HS) code
      84733020
    Expansion slots
    • Number of M.2 (M) slots
      1.000000
    • PCI Express x1 (Gen 3.x) slots
      2.000000
    • PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slots
      1.000000
    Technical details
    • FireWire support
      No
    • Integrated LAN
      No
    • Sustainability compliance
      No
    Graphics
    • Discrete graphics support
      No
    • HDCP
      No
    • Maximum resolution
      3840 x 2160
    • On-board graphics card
      No
    • Parallel processing technology support
      Not supported
    Processor
    • Compatible processor series
      AMD Ryzen 3, AMD Ryzen 5, AMD Ryzen 7, AMD Ryzen 9 3rd Gen, AMD Ryzen 9 5th Gen
    • ECC supported by processor
      No
    • Processor manufacturer
      AMD
    • Processor socket
      Socket AM4
    • Supported processor sockets
      Socket AM4
    Storage controllers
    • Number of storage drives supported
      5.000000
    • RAID support
      No
    • SAS controller
      No
    • Supported storage drive interfaces
      M.2,PCI Express 3.0,SATA III
    • Supported storage drive types
      HDD & SSD
    BIOS
    • BIOS memory size
      128.000000
    • BIOS type
      UEFI AMI
    • Clear CMOS button
      No
    • Clear CMOS jumper
      No
    • Plug and Play
      No
    • Real Time Clock (RTC)
      No
    Packaging content
    • Antenna included
      No
    • Batteries included
      No
    • Cables included
      SATA
    • Drivers included
      No
    • M.2 standoff included
      No
    • Manual
      No
    • Screws included
      No
    • User guide
      No
    Features
    • Audio chip
      Realtek ALC887 / Realtek ALC897
    • Audio output channels
      7.1
    • Component for
      PC
    • Embedded USB (eUSB) SSD option
      No
    • Motherboard chipset family
      AMD
    • Physical Address Extension (PAE)
      No
    • Rack-Friendly board
      No
    • Watch Dog function
      No
    • Windows operating systems supported
      Windows 10 x64
    Memory
    • ECC
      No
    • ECC сompatibility
      ECC
    • Memory channels
      Dual-channel
    • Memory slots type
      DIMM
    • Non-ECC
      No
    • Number of memory slots
      4.000000
    • Supported memory clock speeds
      2133, 2400, 2666, 2800, 3000, 3200, 3333, 3466, 3600, 3733, 3866, 4133, 4400, 4466, 4600, 4800, 4000, 4266
    • Supported memory types
      DDR4-SDRAM
    • Unbuffered memory
      No
    Network
    • Bluetooth
      No
    • Bluetooth version
      5.0
    • Ethernet LAN
      No
    • Ethernet interface type
      Gigabit Ethernet
    • Near Field Communication (NFC)
      No
    • Top Wi-Fi standard
      Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
    • WLAN controller model
      Realtek RTL8821CE
    • Wake-on-LAN ready
      No
    • Wi-Fi
      No
    • Wi-Fi standards
      802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
    Rear panel I/O ports
    • DisplayPort version
      1.2
    • DisplayPorts quantity
      1.000000
    • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
      1.000000
    • HDMI ports quantity
      1.000000
    • HDMI version
      2.1
    • Headphone outputs
      3.000000
    • IPMI LAN (RJ-45) port
      No
    • Line-in
      No
    • Microphone in
      No
    • PS/2 ports quantity
      1.000000
    • Rear speaker out
      No
    • S/PDIF out port
      No
    • Subwoofer out
      No
    • USB 2.0 ports quantity
      2.000000
    • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity
      4.000000
    • USB connector type
      USB Type-A
    • VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity
      1.000000
    • WiFi-AP antenna jack
      1.000000
    Internal I/O
    • 12V power connector
      No
    • ATX Power connector (24-pin)
      No
    • Audio connector
      No
    • CD/AUX audio in
      No
    • CPU fan connector
      No
    • Chassis intrusion connector
      No
    • EPS power connector (8-pin)
      No
    • Front panel audio connector
      No
    • Front panel connector
      No
    • Number of COM connectors
      1
    • Number of SATA III connectors
      4.000000
    • Number of chassis fan connectors
      2
    • Parallel connector
      No
    • Power fan connector
      No
    • RGB LED pin header
      No
    • S/PDIF out connector
      No
    • TPM connector
      No
    • USB 2.0 connectors
      2.000000
    • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors
      1.000000
    Other features
    • BIOS switch button
      No
    • Back-to-BIOS button
      No
    • CF card connector
      No
    • Combo headphone/mic port
      No
    • DC-in jack
      No
    • DVI port
      No
    • Disk on Module (DOM) power connector
      No
    • DualBIOS
      No
    • Embedded options available
      No
    • IPMI 2.0 slot
      No
    • Intel Node Manager
      No
    • Intel® vPro™ Platform Eligibility
      No
    • LVDS connector
      No
    • Maximum internal memory
      128.000000
    • PCI Express x16 dual x8/x8 mode
      No
    • Parallel port via internal header
      No
    • Quick installation guide
      No
    • Registered
      No
    • S/PDIF in connector
      No
    • S/PDIF in port
      No
    • Serial port via internal header
      No
    • Supplemental SKU
      No
    • Utilities included
      No
    Processor special features
    • Execute Disable Bit
      No
    • Integrated BMC with IPMI
      No
    • Integrated systems available
      No
    • Intel AC'97 technology
      No
    • Intel Advanced Management Technology
      No
    • Intel Build Assurance Technology
      No
    • Intel Client Initiated Remote Access (CIRA) technology
      No
    • Intel Dual Display Capable Technology
      No
    • Intel Efficient Power Technology
      No
    • Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)
      No
    • Intel Fast Memory Access
      No
    • Intel Flex Memory Access
      No
    • Intel I/O Acceleration Technology
      No
    • Intel Intelligent Power Node Manager
      No
    • Intel Quick Resume Technology
      No
    • Intel Quiet System Technology (QST)
      No
    • Intel Quiet Thermal Technology
      No
    • Intel Rapid Storage Technology
      No
    • Intel Rapid Storage Technology enterprise
      No
    • Intel Remote PC Assist Technology (RPAT)
      No
    • Intel Server Customization Technology
      No
    • Intel Server Management Software
      No
    • Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)
      No
    • Intel Trusted Execution Technology
      No
    • Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)
      No
    • Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)
      No
    • Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)
      No
    • Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) support
      No
    • Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)
      No
    • Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT)
      No
    • Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)
      No
    • Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)
      No
    • Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)
      No
    • Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology
      No
    • Intel® Insider™
      No
    • Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)
      No
    • Intel® Optane™ DC Persistent Memory Supported
      No
    • Intel® Optane™ DC Persistent Memory technology
      No
    • Intel® Optane™ Memory Ready
      No
    • Intel® Platform Trust Technology (Intel® PTT)
      No
    • Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology
      No
    • Intel® Remote Wake Technology (Intel® RWT)
      No
    • Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)
      No
    • Intel® Smart Response Technology
      No
    • Trusted Platform Module (TPM)
      No

More Information

Specifications

  • Processor manufacturer
    AMD
  • Bluetooth version
    5.0
  • Ethernet LAN
    No
  • ECC
    No
  • BIOS type
    UEFI AMI
  • Bluetooth
    No
  • Audio output channels
    7.1
  • Microphone in
    No
  • Processor socket
    Socket AM4
  • Wake-on-LAN ready
    No
  • S/PDIF out connector
    No
  • CPU fan connector
    No
  • Number of COM connectors
    1
  • ATX Power connector (24-pin)
    No
  • Number of chassis fan connectors
    2
  • Front panel audio connector
    No
  • Wi-Fi
    No
  • TPM connector
    No
  • HDMI version
    2.1
  • Drivers included
    No
  • EPS power connector (8-pin)
    No
  • Memory channels
    Dual-channel
  • Unbuffered memory
    No
  • Motherboard chipset family
    AMD
  • Component for
    PC
  • Clear CMOS jumper
    No
  • Memory slots type
    DIMM
  • DisplayPort version
    1.2
  • Supported storage drive types
    HDD & SSD
  • Supported storage drive interfaces
    M.2,PCI Express 3.0,SATA III
  • Top Wi-Fi standard
    Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
  • Audio chip
    Realtek ALC887 / Realtek ALC897
  • 12V power connector
    No
  • WLAN controller model
    Realtek RTL8821CE
  • RGB LED pin header
    No
  • ECC сompatibility
    ECC
  • Maximum resolution
    3840 x 2160
  • Harmonized System (HS) code
    84733020
  • Wi-Fi standards
    802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
  • USB connector type
    USB Type-A
  • Compatible processor series
    AMD Ryzen 3, AMD Ryzen 5, AMD Ryzen 7, AMD Ryzen 9 3rd Gen, AMD Ryzen 9 5th Gen
  • Cables included
    SATA
  • Parallel processing technology support
    Not supported
  • Supported memory clock speeds
    2133, 2400, 2666, 2800, 3000, 3200, 3333, 3466, 3600, 3733, 3866, 4133, 4400, 4466, 4600, 4800, 4000, 4266
  • Supported processor sockets
    Socket AM4
  • Supported memory types
    DDR4-SDRAM
  • Ethernet interface type
    Gigabit Ethernet
  • Windows operating systems supported
    Windows 10 x64
  • BIOS memory size
    128
  • PS/2 ports quantity
    1
  • Maximum internal memory
    128
  • USB 2.0 ports quantity
    2
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    1
  • Headphone outputs
    3
  • VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity
    1
  • USB 2.0 connectors
    2
  • WiFi-AP antenna jack
    1
  • HDMI ports quantity
    1
  • DisplayPorts quantity
    1
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors
    1
  • Number of SATA III connectors
    4
  • Number of storage drives supported
    5
  • PCI Express x1 (Gen 3.x) slots
    2
  • PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slots
    1
  • Number of memory slots
    4
  • Number of M.2 (M) slots
    1
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity
    4

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