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- Page 1 TUF GAMING A520M-PLUS...
- Page 2 Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of the product is defaced or missing.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Safety information ...................... iv About this guide ......................v Package contents ....................... vi TUF GAMING A520M-PLUS specifications summary ..........vi Chapter 1 Product Introduction Before you proceed ..................1-1 Motherboard overview ................. 1-1 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ..............1-7 System memory .................... -
Page 4: Safety Information
Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device. -
Page 5: About This Guide
Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. ASUS website The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer. -
Page 6: Package Contents
O.C.)/4133(O.C.)/4000(O.C.)/3866(O.C.)/3733(O.C.)/3600(O.C.)/3466 (O.C.)/3333(O.C.)/3200/3000/2800/2666/2400/2133 MHz, Un-buffered Memory* Memory Dual Channel Memory Architecture *ECC Memory (ECC mode) support varies by CPU. **Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). 1 x D-Sub Graphics 1 x DVI-D 1 x HDMI 2.1 (4K@60Hz) Gen AMD Ryzen™... - Page 7 TUF GAMING A520M-PLUS specifications summary Rear USB (Total 7 ports) 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 port (1 x Type-A) 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (4 x Type-A) 2 x USB 2.0 ports (2 x Type-A) Front USB (Total 5 ports) 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header supports additional 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports...
- Page 8 Windows 10 - 64 bit System mATX Form Factor Form Factor 9.6 inch x 9.6 inch ( 24.4 cm x 24.4 cm ) Specifications are subject to change without notice. Refer to the ASUS website for the latest specifications. viii...
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Page 9: Chapter 1 Product Introduction
PCIEX1_1 PCIEX1_2 SATA6G_4 SATA6G_3 SATA6G_2 SATA6G_1 PANEL COM_DEBUG USB12 USB3 CLRTC AAFP SPDIF_OUT Unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Failure to do so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. ASUS TUF GAMING A520M-PLUS... - Page 10 1.2.1 Layout contents 1. CPU socket The motherboard comes with an AMD Socket AM4 designed for 3 Gen AMD Ryzen™ and Gen AMD Ryzen™ with Radeon™ Graphics Processors. For more details, refer to Central Processing Unit (CPU). 2. DDR4 DIMM slots The motherboard comes with Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots designed for DDR4 (Double Data Rate 4) memory modules.
- Page 11 PIN 1 setup to re-enter data. If the steps above do not help, remove the onboard battery and short the two pins again to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. ASUS TUF GAMING A520M-PLUS...
- Page 12 12. COM Port header This header is for a serial (COM) port. Connect the serial port module cable to this header, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. PIN 1 13. Front panel audio header This header is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that supports HD audio standard.
- Page 13 Activity/Link LED Speed LED Status Description Status Description No link 10Mbps connection Orange Linked Orange 100Mbps connection Orange (Blinking) Data activity Green 1Gbps connection Orange (Blinking Ready to wake Ethernet port then steady) up from S5 mode ASUS TUF GAMING A520M-PLUS...
- Page 14 Line In port (light blue). This port connects the tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio sources. Line Out port (lime). This port connects a headphone or a speaker. In 4-channel, 5.1-channel, and 7.1-channel configurations, the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out.
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Page 15: Central Processing Unit (Cpu)
CPU! Installing the CPU Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink and CPU before you install the heatsink and fan if necessary. ASUS TUF GAMING A520M-PLUS... -
Page 16: System Memory
• For system stability, use a more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load. • Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). Recommended memory configurations DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2* DIMM_A2* DIMM_B1... - Page 17 Installing a DIMM To remove a DIMM ASUS TUF GAMING A520M-PLUS...
- Page 18 1-10 Chapter 1: Product Introduction...
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Page 19: Chapter 2 Bios And Raid Support
BIOS and RAID Support Knowing BIOS The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with UEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that goes beyond the traditional keyboard- only BIOS controls to enable a more flexible and convenient mouse input. You can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with the same smoothness as your operating system. -
Page 20: Bios Setup Program
BIOS Setup program Use the BIOS Setup to update the BIOS or configure its parameters. The BIOS screen includes navigation keys and brief onscreen help to guide you in using the BIOS Setup program. Entering BIOS at startup To enter BIOS Setup at startup, press <Delete> or <F2> during the Power-On Self Test (POST). -
Page 21: Asus Ez Flash 3
ASUS EZ Flash 3 The ASUS EZ Flash 3 feature allows you to update the BIOS without using an OS-based utility. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu or press hotkey <F5>. -
Page 22: Asus Crashfree Bios 3
ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can restore a corrupted BIOS file using a USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file. -
Page 23: Raid Configurations
For more information on configuring your RAID sets, please refer to the RAID Configuration Guide which you can find at https://www.asus.com/support, or by scanning the QR code. RAID definitions RAID 0 (Data striping) optimizes two identical hard disk drives to read and write data in parallel, interleaved stacks. - Page 24 Chapter 2: BIOS and RAID Support...
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Page 25: Appendix
Appendix Notices FCC Compliance Information Responsible Party: Asus Computer International Address: 48720 Kato Rd., Fremont, CA 94538, USA Phone / Fax No: (510)739-3777 / (510)608-4555 This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. - Page 26 Compliance Statement of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) This device complies with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada licence exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
- Page 27 ASUS products sold in Vietnam, on or after September 23, 2011,meet the requirements of the Vietnam Circular 30/2011/TT-BCT. Các sản phẩm ASUS bán tại Việt Nam, vào ngày 23 tháng 9 năm2011 trở về sau, đều phải đáp ứng các yêu cầu của Thông tư 30/2011/TT-BCT của Việt Nam.
- Page 28 ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to the highest standards for protecting our environment. We believe in providing solutions for you to be able to responsibly recycle our products, batteries, other components as well as the packaging materials.
- Page 29 Директив. Повний текст декларації відповідності стандартам ЄС доступний s bitnim zahtjevima i ostalim odgovarajućim odredbama vezanih direktiva. на: www.asus.com/support Cijeli tekst EU izjave o sukladnosti dostupan je na: www.asus.com/support Türkçe AsusTek Computer Inc., bu aygıtın temel gereksinimlerle ve ilişkili Čeština Společnost ASUSTeK Computer Inc. tímto prohlašuje, že Yönergelerin diğer ilgili koşullarıyla uyumlu olduğunu beyan eder.
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Page 30: Asus Contact Information
+1-510-739-3777 +1-510-608-4555 Web site https://www.asus.com/us/ Technical Support Support fax +1-812-284-0883 Telephone +1-812-282-2787 Online support https://qr.asus.com/techserv ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany and Austria) Address Harkortstrasse 21-23, 40880 Ratingen, Germany Web site https://www.asus.com/de Online contact https://www.asus.com/support/Product/ContactUs/ Services/questionform/?lang=de-de Technical Support Telephone (DE) +49-2102-5789557 Telephone (AT)