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MSI A520M-A PRO motherboard AMD A520 Socket AM4 micro ATX

Name: MSI A520M-A PRO motherboard AMD A520 Socket AM4 micro ATX
Brand: MSI
SKU: A520M-A PRO

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A520M-A PRO

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AMD A520, 2x DDDR4, VGA, DVI-D, HDMI, SATA III, M.2, USB 3.2, 1G LAN, Micro-ATX, 244x220 mm

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Overview

Highlights

PRO series helps users work smarter by delivering an efficient and productive experience. Featuring stable functionality and high-quality assembly, PRO series motherboards provide not only optimized professional workflows but also less troubleshooting and longevity.

FULLY FAN CONTROL
FULLY CONTROLLABLE IN BIOS AND SOFTWARE
MSI motherboards let you manage speeds and temperatures for all your system and CPU fans. Total Fan Control allows you check your primary system characteristics in a simplified graphical interface. You can also set up to 4 temperature targets for CPU and motherboard, which will adjust the fan speeds automatically.

EZ DEBUG LED
Run into trouble? Onboard LEDs for key components will indicate the source of the problem so you know exactly where to look to get up and running again.

DOUBLE ESD PROTECTION
ULTIMATE MOTHERBOARD PROTECTION
Double ESD protection doubles up the grounding layer around the mounting holes, preventing static discharge surges from damaging the motherboard.

FAST AND FUTURE-READY STORAGE
MSI PRO series motherboards support all the latest storage standards, which allows users to connect any ultra-fast storage device. Higher efficiency makes your work easier.

USB 3.2 GEN 1
Transfer lots of data, music and movies over USB easier. USB 3.2 ports are ready in both front and rear IO, provides wide variety of options to connect your USB 3.2 devices.

PCB WITH 2OZ THICKENED COPPER
An enhanced PCB design with 2oz thickened copper increases conductivity, improving heat dissipation and performance reliability especially during overclocking.

A HUGE STEP OF DDR PERFORMANCE
MSI OC LAB does not merely work hard on extreme overclocking. Compared to A320 motherboard memory A-XMP profile, MSI does have great improvement on performance and efficiency for A520 motherboards. Easy to enable A-XMP profile with auto power settings to get the best memory speed and stability.

CORE BOOST
Core Boost technology combines MSI's premium layout and optimized power design which allows for faster and undistorted current delivery to the CPU at pin-point precision. Not only supporting multi-core CPU, also creating the perfect conditions for your CPU overclocking.

Good to know

Processor

Compatible processor series
AMD Ryzen 3 3rd Gen, AMD Ryzen 5 3rd Gen, AMD Ryzen 7 3rd Gen, AMD Ryzen 9 3rd Gen
ECC supported by processor
No
Maximum number of SMP processors
1
Processor manufacturer
AMD
Processor socket
Socket AM4

Memory

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

Storage controllers

Number of HDDs supported
5.000000
RAID support
No
SAS controller
No
Supported storage drive interfaces
PCI Express 3.0,SATA
Supported storage drive types
HDD & SSD

Graphics

Discrete graphics support
No
HDCP
No
Maximum resolution
4096 x 2160
Number of displays supported
2.000000
On-board graphics card
No

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
1.000000
PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slots
1.000000

Technical details

FireWire support
No
Integrated LAN
No
Sustainability compliance
No

BIOS

Clear CMOS button
No
Clear CMOS jumper
No
Plug and Play
No
Real Time Clock (RTC)
No

Graphics

Discrete graphics support
No
HDCP
No
Maximum resolution
4096 x 2160
Number of displays supported
2.000000
On-board graphics card
No

Processor

Compatible processor series
AMD Ryzen 3 3rd Gen, AMD Ryzen 5 3rd Gen, AMD Ryzen 7 3rd Gen, AMD Ryzen 9 3rd Gen
ECC supported by processor
No
Maximum number of SMP processors
1
Processor manufacturer
AMD
Processor socket
Socket AM4

Storage controllers

Number of HDDs supported
5.000000
RAID support
No
SAS controller
No
Supported storage drive interfaces
PCI Express 3.0,SATA
Supported storage drive types
HDD & SSD

Network

Bluetooth
No
Ethernet LAN
No
Ethernet interface type
Gigabit Ethernet
LAN controller
Realtek RTL8111H
Near Field Communication (NFC)
No
Wake-on-LAN ready
No
Wi-Fi
No

Packaging content

Antenna included
No
Batteries included
No
Drivers included
No
M.2 standoff included
No
Manual
No
Screws included
No
User guide
No

Features

Audio chip
Realtek ALC892
Audio output channels
7.1
Component for
PC
Embedded USB (eUSB) SSD option
No
Motherboard chipset family
AMD
Number of mounting holes
8.000000
Physical Address Extension (PAE)
No
Rack-Friendly board
No
Watch Dog function
No

Memory

ECC
No
ECC сompatibility
ECC & non-ECC
Memory channels
Dual-channel
Memory slots type
DIMM
Non-ECC
No
Number of memory slots
2.000000
Supported memory clock speeds
2133, 2400, 2800, 3000, 3200, 3466, 3600, 3733, 3866, 4133, 4400, 4600, 2933, 4000, 4266, 1866, 2667, 3066
Supported memory types
DDR4-SDRAM
Unbuffered memory
No

Rear panel I/O ports

DVI-D ports quantity
1.000000
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
1.000000
HDMI ports quantity
1.000000
Headphone outputs
1.000000
IPMI LAN (RJ-45) port
No
Line-in
No
Microphone in
No
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

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 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
64.000000
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
Ethernet LAN
No
ECC
No
Maximum number of SMP processors
1
Audio output channels
7.1
Microphone in
No
Processor socket
Socket AM4
CPU fan connector
No
ATX Power connector (24-pin)
No
Chassis intrusion connector
No
Number of chassis fan connectors
2
Front panel audio connector
No
Wi-Fi
No
Non-ECC
No
RAID support
No
Memory channels
Dual-channel
Unbuffered memory
No
Motherboard chipset family
AMD
Component for
PC
On-board graphics card
No
Memory slots type
DIMM
Supported storage drive types
HDD & SSD
Supported storage drive interfaces
PCI Express 3.0,SATA
Audio chip
Realtek ALC892
Front panel connector
No
ECC сompatibility
ECC & non-ECC
Maximum resolution
4096 x 2160
Harmonized System (HS) code
84733020
Compatible processor series
AMD Ryzen 3 3rd Gen, AMD Ryzen 5 3rd Gen, AMD Ryzen 7 3rd Gen, AMD Ryzen 9 3rd Gen
LAN controller
Realtek RTL8111H
Supported memory clock speeds
2133, 2400, 2800, 3000, 3200, 3466, 3600, 3733, 3866, 4133, 4400, 4600, 2933, 4000, 4266, 1866, 2667, 3066
Supported memory types
DDR4-SDRAM
Ethernet interface type
Gigabit Ethernet
Maximum internal memory
64
USB 2.0 ports quantity
2
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
1
Headphone outputs
1
USB 2.0 connectors
2
DVI-D ports quantity
1
Number of HDDs supported
5
HDMI ports quantity
1
Number of mounting holes
8
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors
1
Number of SATA III connectors
4
Number of displays supported
2
PCI Express x1 (Gen 3.x) slots
1
PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slots
1
Number of memory slots
2
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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Google	We use Google Analytics (GA4) cookies to collect data about the visitors to the site which includes the number of visitors, session duration, pages visited during the session etc. and whether visitors return. Google Analytics will assign a unique “ID” to a user of the boxxe website at the point they register an account with us for the purpose of tracking their activity on the boxxe website. This information is anonymous and cannot be used to identify you personally unless you end up becoming a boxxe customer. Google Analytics cannot use the ID to work out who you are.	Device’s IP address (processed during your session and stored in a de-identified form) geographic location (country only), and the preferred language used to display our website. Google Analytics stores this information on our behalf in a pseudonymized user profile.
Hotjar Ltd	We use Hotjar in order to better understand our users’ needs and to optimize this service and experience. Hotjar is a technology service that helps us better understand our users’ experience (e.g. how much time they spend on which pages, which links they choose to click, what users do and don’t like, etc.) and this enables us to build and maintain our service with user feedback. Hotjar uses cookies and other technologies to collect data on our users’ behaviour and their devices. Hotjar is contractually forbidden to sell any of the data collected on our behalf.	This includes a device's IP address (processed during your session and stored in a de-identified form), device screen size, device type (unique device identifiers), browser information, geographic location (country only), and the preferred language used to display our website. Hotjar stores this information on our behalf in a pseudonymized user profile.
Dotdigital	Dotdigital is a SaaS cross-channel marketing automation platform and services provider that helps brands devise successful, personalized marketing campaigns across multiple channels (e.g. email). Paired with its Microsoft Dynamics 365 CRM integration, boxxe is able to deliver tailored marketing to its customers.	Contact data (such as email address, contact number, name or other contact details), marketing preferences, IP address and usage information (including online navigation data, location data and browser data).
Darktrace	Darktrace’s Security Platform enhances boxxe’s cybersecurity position by providing endpoint protection, cloud security, and email security. Darktrace uses AI-driven tools to detect and respond to potential threats, such as malware, phishing attacks, and insider threats, by continuously monitoring network traffic, user behaviour, and cloud-based resources. It aims to prevent data breaches and minimize cyber risks by identifying and mitigating security threats in real-time.	Contact data (name, email address, user name), devide identifiers (e.g. IP address) and/or mobile identifiers, location data to nearest city, usage information (including tracking or browsing behavior).
Greenhouse	Greenhouse ATS is a cloud-based software that helps companies manage their recruitment processes. It organizes and tracks job applications, resumes, and candidate information. Greenhouse ATS collects applications and stores data about the applicants, such as which source they came from, which role they applied to and where they are in the application process. Greenhouse ATS features applicant tracking, background screening, interview scheduling, and onboarding.	Contact details (name, email address, home address, telephone number) and any special accommodations needed if successful for interview and employment.

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Ireland	Hotjar	Hotjar uses cookies and other technologies to collect data on our users’ behaviour and their devices. This includes a device's IP address (processed during your session and stored in a de-identified form), device screen size, device type (unique device identifiers), browser information, geographic location (country only), and the preferred language used to display our website. Hotjar stores this information on our behalf in a pseudonymized user profile.	Adequacy regulation further to paragraph 5(1)(a) of Part 3 of Schedule 21 to the Data Protection Act 2018 https://www.hotjar.com/legal/support/dpa/
USA	Stripe Inc	In order to facilitate online payments through boxxe’s ecommerce portal, where applicable, Stripe may Process Payment Account Details, bank account details, billing/shipping address, name, date/time/amount of transaction, device ID, email address, IP address/location, order ID, payment card details, tax ID/status, unique customer identifier, identity information including government issued documents (e.g., national IDs, driver’s licenses and passports).	UK Data Transfer Addendum https://stripe.com/gb/legal/dpa
EEA	Dotdigital	Boxxe will provide certain information about its customers to Dotdigital in order for it to be able to provide automated marketing services that are tailored to its specific customer interests.	Adequacy regulation further to paragraph 5(1)(a) of Part 3 of Schedule 21 to the Data Protection Act 2018. https://dotdigital.com/terms/data-processing-agreement/
Ireland/EEA/USA	Greenhouse	Data will primarily be stored at rest in Greenhouse’s Silos - EU-Central-1 (Frankfurt) and EU-West-1 (Ireland) for disaster recovery. Data will only be transferred to and from Greenhouse servers in the EU and the US for essential business activities, including technical support, sub-processor services, and others as outlined in the Greenhouse DPA (data processing agreement).	Legal – Data processing addendum \| Greenhouse

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