Colorful A520M-K PRO V14 User Manual

A520M-K PRO V14
1.1.Packing Contents
Thanks for purchasing Colorful series motherboard. This series of motherboards provides excellent performance and quality
assurance.
A520M-K PRO V14 motherboard based on AMD A520 chipset, support AMD AM4 socket, support dual channel DDR4
3200/3000/2933/2800/2666/2400/2133MHz memory, support PCI-E 3.0 standard.
The motherboard has 2*DDR4 memory slots,1*HDMI port, 1* VGA port, 4*SATA3.0 ports,6*USB3.1 Gen1 and 6*USB2.0 ports
(including headers),onboard 6-channel audio chipset,integrated 1000M LAN chipset ！
The motherboard has 1*PCI Express3.0x16 slot,1*PCI Express3.0 x1 slot,1*M.2 slot,it had various extending schema and good
extensibility ！
1* Colorful A520M-K PRO V14 motherboard
2* SATA cables
1* Driver/Utility CD
1* User's Guide
1* I/O shield
Colorful Technology Website:
http://www.colorful.cn
1.2.MOTHERBOARD SPEC
CPU
·Supports Socket AM4
·Support 3rd Generation AMD Ryzen™ processors
Chipset ·AMD A520
Main
Memory
Slots
·Offer 2 DIMM slots，support dual channel DDR4 memory
·the maximum supported capacity of a single memory slot
is 32GB, and the total memory capacity is 64GB
·Support DDR4 3200/3000/2800/2666/2400/2133 MHz
·Warm tip: memory overclocking frequency also depends
on matching CPU and memory itself overclocking
performance!
·1*Front panel audio connector（F_AUDIO）
·1*System panel connector（F_PANEL）
·2*USB2.0 headers（FUSB20_1,FUSB20_2）
·1*USB3.1 GEN1 header（FUSB30_1）
·1*CPU FAN headers（CPU_FAN1）
·1*System FAN header（SYS_FAN）
·1*PC speaker connector（SPEAK）
·1*Flash Bios header（JBIOS）
·1*12V 4Pin RGB FAN header（FAN_RGB_HEADER）
·1*COM header（COM_A）
·1*DEBUG header（DEBUG）
·1*SPDIF header（JSPDIF）
·1*Clear CMOS jumper（CLR_CMOS）
·1*The power off charging jumper(JPS1),set whether the
USB ports can be charged in the power off state. Only the
PS2+USB ports on the back panel can support the
shutdown charging function.
·1*PCI Express 3.0 x16 slot
·1*PCI Express 3.0 x1 slot
·1*M.2 slot（Support SATA and PCI-e 3.0 x4 SSD and 2242
/2260/2280 size)
Storage
·4*SATA3.0 port
USB
·6*USB3.1 Gen1 and 6*USB2.0 ports(including headers)
Rear IO
Connector
Other
Connectors
·Onboard 6-channel High Definition audio chipset
·Support 3D surround sound
High
Definition
Audio
·Onboard 1000M LAN
·Provides 10/100/1000Mb Ethernet
Onboard
LAN
·1*PS/2 Mouse/ Keyboard port
·2*USB2.0 ports
·1*HDMI port
·1*VGA port
·4*USB3.1 GEN1 ports
·1*RJ45 LAN port(1000M)
·3*audio ports

Colorful A520M-K PRO V14 Specifications

General

Form Factor	Micro ATX
Socket	AM4
Chipset	AMD A520
Memory Slots	2 x DIMM
Max Memory Capacity	64 GB
PCIe Slots	1 x PCIe 3.0 x16, 1 x PCIe 3.0 x1
Video Outputs	1 x HDMI, 1 x VGA
CPU Support	AMD Ryzen 3000/4000/5000 Series
Memory Support	DDR4
Storage Interfaces	4 x SATA 6Gb/s, 1 x M.2
Audio	Realtek ALC662, 5.1-Channel
LAN	Realtek RTL8111H Gigabit LAN
Power Connector	24-pin ATX power connector, 8-pin ATX 12V power connector
USB Ports	4 x USB 3.2 Gen1 ports (2 on rear panel, 2 via header), 6 x USB 2.0 ports (4 on rear panel, 2 via header)

Summary

Packing Contents

Motherboard Specifications

CPU Support

Supports Socket AM4 and 3rd Generation AMD Ryzen processors.

Chipset Details

Based on AMD A520 chipset, supporting dual channel DDR4 memory.

Main Memory Capacity

Features 2 DIMM slots, dual channel DDR4, up to 64GB, 3200MHz+ support.

Expansion Slots

Includes PCIe 3.0 x16, PCIe 3.0 x1, and M.2 slot (SATA/PCIe 3.0 x4).

Storage Ports

Provides 4*SATA3.0 ports for storage devices.

USB Connectivity

Offers 6*USB3.1 Gen1 and 6*USB2.0 ports (including headers).

Rear Panel I/O

Includes PS/2, USB, HDMI, VGA, LAN, and Audio ports for connectivity.

Onboard Audio

Features a 6-channel High Definition audio chipset with 3D sound.

Onboard LAN

Integrated 1000M LAN chipset supporting 10/100/1000Mb Ethernet.

Internal Connectors

Includes front panel headers, USB, FAN, COM, DEBUG, and SPDIF connectors.

Motherboard Layout Overview

Hardware Installation Guide

Preparing the Motherboard

Covers initial steps for motherboard preparation before installation.

Installing the CPU

Step-by-step guide for correct CPU and heatsink installation.

Installing Memory DIMMs

Procedure for installing DDR4 memory modules for dual channel.

Mounting the Motherboard

Guide on securing the motherboard into the computer chassis.

Installing the I/O Shield

Instructions for correctly installing the motherboard's I/O shield.

Securing Motherboard to Chassis

Steps for securing the motherboard with screws to prevent shorts.

Connecting Cables and Switches

Details for connecting power, internal headers, and setting switches.

ATX Power Connectors

Connecting 24-pin ATX and 8-pin PWR12V power supply connectors.

Power Off Charging Jumper

Function of JPS1 jumper for shutdown charging via PS2+USB.

Serial ATA 3.0 Connectors

Connecting SATA 3.0 6Gb/s hard drives and optical drives.

USB 2.0 Headers

Connecting USB 2.0 module cables to the motherboard headers.

SPEAK Header

Header for connecting a speaker serial device.

System Panel Connector

Connecting chassis power/reset switches and LEDs.

PCI Express Slots

Installing cards into PCIe x16 and x1 slots.

Front Panel Audio Connector

Connecting the chassis's front panel audio module.

Clear CMOS Jumper

Procedure for clearing CMOS settings using the jumper.

M.2 Slot Installation

Installing M.2 SSDs into the motherboard's M.2 slot.

Fan Connectors

Connecting CPU, chassis, and power fan cables to headers.

12V RGB Fan/LED Header

Connecting RGB fans or LED strips to the 12V 4-pin header.

USB 3.1 GEN1 Connectors

Connector for connecting USB 3.1 GEN1 devices.

Back Panel I/O Description

Description and use of the motherboard's back panel I/O ports.

BIOS Setup

Entering BIOS Setup

Procedure to enter BIOS setup using the DEL key.

BIOS Setup Function Keys

Explanation of function keys for navigating and operating BIOS.

BIOS Main Menu Overview

Overview of the BIOS main menu interface and options.

Copyright and Trademarks

Technical Support Information