A520MH Motherboard

• Supports AMD Ryzen 3rd Gen (Matisse/ Renoir) and 4th Gen (Vermeer)
processors

• AMD A520 single chip architecture

• Supports 2-DIMM DDR4-

4933+(OC)/4800(OC)/4600(OC)/4400(OC)/4000(OC)/3800(OC)/3600(OC)
/3200/2933/2667/2400/2133/1866

• Supports USB 3.2 Gen1

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• Supports PCIe M.2

• Supports HDMI 2.1 4K resolution

A520MH Specifcation
CPU SUPPORT Socket AM4 support AMD 3rd Gen Ryzen™ (Matisse/ Renoir) processors and
Ryzen™ 4th Gen (Vermeer) processors
Support for future AMD Ryzen processors with BIOS update
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* Please refer to www.biostar.com.tw for CPU support list.

MEMORY 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen Processors (Matisse CPUs)

Supports for DDR4 4400+(OC) / 4000(OC) / 3800(OC) / 3600(OC) / 3200/ 2933
/ 2667 / 2400 / 2133 / 1866
3rd Gen AMD Ryzen with Radeon Graphics Processors (Renoir APUs)
Supports for DDR4 4933+(OC) / 4800(OC) / 4600(OC) / 4400(OC) / 4000(OC) /
3800(OC) / 3600(OC) / 3200 / 2933 / 2667 / 2400 / 2133 / 1866
2 x DDR4 DIMM Memory Slot, Max. Supports up to 64 GB Memory
Each DIMM supports non-ECC 8/ 16/ 32 GB DDR4 module
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* DDR4 - 2667 only for Ryzen CPU.

* Please refer to www.biostar.com.tw for Memory support list.

INTEGRATED VIDEO By CPU model

Supports DX12
Supports HDCP

STORAGE 4 x SATA III Connectors (6Gb/s) : Supports AHCI & RAID 0, 1, 10

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1 x M.2 (M Key) Socket:

Supports M.2 Type 2242/ 2260/ 2280 SSD module
Supports PCIe 3.0 x 4 (32Gb/s)
Supports SATA III (6.0Gb/s) SSD

LAN Realtek RTL8111H

10/ 100/ 1000 Mb/s auto negotiation, Half / Full duplex capability
Supports Super LAN Surge Protection

AUDIO CODEC ALC887

7.1 Channels, High Definition Audio, Hi-Fi (Front)

USB 6 x USB 3.2 (Gen1) ports (4 on rear I/Os and 2 via internal headers)
6 x USB 2.0 ports (2 on rear I/Os and 4 via internal headers)

EXPANSION SLOT 1 x PCIe 3.0 x 16 Slot:

Supports PCIe 3.0 x 16 mode with AMD Ryzen™ processors. (Matisse only)
Supports PCIe 3.0 x 16 mode AMD Ryzen™ with Radeon Vega Graphics
processors. (Renoir only)
2 x PCIe 3.0 x 1 Slots
* According to different CPUs will have different speeds.
REAR I/O 1 x PS/2 Keyboard
1 x PS/2 Mouse
1 x HDMI Port
1 x VGA Port
1 x LAN port
4 x USB 3.2 (Gen1) Ports
2 x USB 2.0 Ports
3 x Audio Jack

INTERNAL I/O 4 x SATA III (6.0Gb/s) Connectors

2 x USB 2.0 Header (each header supports 2 USB 2.0 ports)
1 x USB 3.2 (Gen1) Header (each header supports 2 USB 3.2 (Gen1) ports)
1 x 8-Pin Power Connector
1 x 24-Pin Power Connector
1 x CPU Fan Connector
1 x System Fan Connector
1 x Front Panel Header
1 x Front Audio Header
1 x Clear CMOS Header
1 x Internal Stereo Speaker Header

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1 x COM Port Header

H/W MONITORING CPU / System Temperature Monitoring

CPU / System Fan Monitoring
Smart / Manual CPU Fan Control
CPU/DDR Voltage Monitoring

DIMENSION Micro ATX Form Factor Dimension: 24.4cm x 20.8cm ( W x L )

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OS SUPPORT Supports Windows 10(64bit) / 11(64bit)
※Biostar reserves the right to add or remove support for any OS with or
without notice

BUNDLE SOFTWARE
BullGuard

ACCESSORIES 2 x SATA Cable

1 x I/O Shield
1 x DVD Driver
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1 x Quick Guide

FEATURES Supports 100% Solid capacitor

BIO-FLASHER
A.I FAN
PCIe M.2 32Gb/s

A520MH OVERVIEW
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CPU-Chipset

AMD A520 chipset

AMD A520 chipset provides a simple, stable platform and more than enough
connectivity and bandwidth ​options to satisfy both demanding home users and
media aficionados.

Audio+

HD Audio
Provides high quality sound with minimal loss of audio fidelity.
 Hi-Fi Ground
BIOSTAR Hi-Fi Ground ( Golden Line ) is noise-blocking multi-layer PCB design
to isolates analog audio signals from digital sources. Unique PCB layout is ideal
for exceptional clarity and high fidelity sound.

Video+

HDMI 4K2K
The new 4K2K resolution enables high-definition image display with four times
the resolution of full HD, 4K2K display is faithfully express bright, highly
detailed content that fills the entire screen with lifelike images. Connectivity
with PCs via a single HDMI cable for displaying 4K2K data.

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DX12
DirectX 12 introduces the next version of Direct3D, the graphics API at the
heart of DirectX. Direct3D is one of the most critical pieces of a game or game
engine, and we've redesigned it to be faster and more efficient than ever
before. Direct3D 12 enables richer scenes, more objects, and full utilization of
modern GPU hardware.
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Integrated HDMI with HDCP
Onboard HDMI connector allows full video & audio support. It has industry-
leading high definition video quality.

Speed+
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PCIe M.2
PCIe M.2 32Gb/s is the latest storage interface, it delivers the highest
bandwidth and lower latency. It's 3 times faster compared with PCIe M.2
10Gb/s.
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PCIe Gen 3.0

PCIe 3.0 is the next evolution of the ubiquitous and general-purpose PCI
Express I/O standard. At 8GT/s bit rate, the interconnect performance
bandwidth is doubled over PCIe 2.0, while preserving compatibility with
software and mechanical interfaces.

SATAIII 6Gbps
SATAIII 6Gbps provides a higher bandwidth to retrieve and transfer HD media.
With this super speed data transfer, SATAIII allows an incredible data boost
which is 2x faster than the SATA II.
 Dual DDR4
The primary advantages of DDR4 over DDR3, include higher module density,
lower voltage requirements, coupled with higher data transfer rate.

USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A

USB 3.2 Gen1 delivers a compelling performance boosts and can be used to
connect multiple devices without worrying about compatibility. It is capable of
data transfer speeds up to 5Gbps and backwards compatible with all existing
USB products.

Durable+

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Super Durable Ferrite Choke
Super Durable Ferrite Choke brings the benefits of higher current capacity,
lower energy loss and better power stability.
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Super Durable Solid Caps
The best quality solid state capacitors with ultra low ESR design, the Super
Durable Solid Caps doubles the lifespan.
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Moistureproof of PCB
The popularity of PC usage and working environment is getting deteriorating
and moist (rural, coastal, etc.). The PCB will be oxidizing easily by damp or
absorbed moisture, and ionic migration or CAF (Conductive Anodic Filament)
will be generated. Moisture-proof PCB meets high density and high reliability
requirements for moisture proof.
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Protection+

Super LAN Surge Protection

Super LAN Surge Protection, providing LAN port with more advanced antistatic
protection capabilities by adding an integrated chip to strengthen electrical
stability and prevent damage from lightning strikes and electrical surges. SLSP
(Super LAN Surge Protection) series motherboard upgrades the existing
system protection standards with maximum 4X protection comparing to other
board makers.

OC / OV / OH Protection
OC / OV / OH Protection design detects overvoltage conditions and prevents
voltage surges from spreading in real time. It also actively cuts off the
overvoltage supply to protect your system.
 BullGuard Internet Security (90 days FREE
trial)
BullGuard Internet Security comes with the broadest line-up of internet
security features on the market, including: a cutting-edge dual Antivirus
engine, Online Backup for your precious files, PC Tune Up to speed up your
system, a Game Mode for a seamless gaming experience, Parental Control,
Firewall, Safe Browsing and many more. Make the most of your digital life with
Bullguard!

DIY+

UEFI BIOS
Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) is a brand new framework that
provides a revolutionary interface. It is a modern clear and easy-to-use

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graphical user interface. The UEFI comes with a colorful easy-understand icons
leads users into the setup layer directly.

BIO-Flasher
BIO-Flasher is a convenient BIOS update tool. Just launch this tool and put the
BIOS on USB pen driver before entering the OS. You can update your BIOS with
only a few clicks without preparing an additional floppy disk or other
complicated flash utility.
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A.I FAN
With A.I FAN users can ensure that their gaming PC can maintain its
performance while staying cool. According to different cooling needs and
usage scenarios, users can control speed modes. Allows users to have more
customizability of fan modes and automatically detects different temperatures
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to make fan operate at defined speed for optimal cooling performance.

Furthermore, A.I FAN support both PWM and DC voltage fans for more cooling
options.

HDMI
The terms HDMI and HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI
Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing
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