Gigabyte A520M K V2 AMD AM4 Micro-ATX Motherboard

The Gigabyte A520M K V2 delivers essential features for AMD Ryzen builds in a compact Micro-ATX form factor. Built on the AMD A520 chipset, this motherboard supports AMD Ryzen 5000 Series, 4000 G-Series, and 3000 Series processors through the AM4 socket, providing a solid foundation for budget-conscious PC builders.

Memory and Storage Capabilities

Equipped with 2 DDR4 DIMM slots supporting up to 64GB of system memory, the A520M K V2 handles memory speeds up to DDR4-5100 (O.C.) in dual-channel architecture. The board includes 1 M.2 Socket 3 connector supporting NVMe PCIe Gen 3 x4 2280 SSDs for fast storage performance, plus 4 SATA 6Gb/s connectors with RAID 0, 1, and 10 support for flexible storage configurations.

Connectivity and Display Options

The integrated graphics processor outputs through 1 D-Sub port (1920x1200@60Hz) and 1 HDMI port supporting 4096x2160@60Hz with HDMI 2.1, HDCP 2.3, and HDR compatibility. Networking is handled by a Realtek GbE LAN chip with bandwidth management for optimized network performance. USB connectivity includes 4 USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports on the rear panel, with additional ports available through internal headers.

Expansion and Audio

The board features 1 PCIe 3.0 x16 slot and 1 PCIe 3.0 x1 slot for expansion cards. Audio is powered by a Realtek Audio CODEC with high-end audio capacitors and Audio Noise Guard technology, supporting up to 7.1-channel output for immersive sound quality.

Thermal Management and BIOS

Smart Fan 5 technology provides advanced cooling control with interchangeable fan headers supporting both PWM and voltage mode fans. The system includes 1 CPU fan header and 1 system fan header with temperature detection and fan speed control. The refreshed BIOS interface with AMI UEFI delivers an intuitive setup experience with Q-Flash support for easy updates.

Technical Specifications

Form Factor: Micro ATX (23.3cm x 19.8cm)
Chipset: AMD A520
Socket: AM4
Memory: 2x DDR4 DIMM, up to 64GB
Storage: 1x M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4, 4x SATA 6Gb/s
Display: 1x D-Sub, 1x HDMI 2.1
Network: Realtek GbE LAN
OS Support: Windows 11/10 64-bit

The A520M K V2 includes Gigabyte APP Center software suite with @BIOS, EasyTune, Smart Backup, and System Information Viewer for system management and optimization.

• Socket: AM4
• CPU Compatibility: AMD Ryzen
• Chipset: AMD A520
• Form Factor: Micro ATX
• Memory Slots: DDR4 - 2 Slots
• M.2 Compatibility: PCIe3.0 x 4
• USB C: No