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GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY A520M H - User Manual

GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY A520M H
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A520M H
User's Manual
Rev. 1001
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GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY A520M H Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandGIGABYTE
ModelA520M H
Form FactorMicro ATX
CPU SocketAM4
ChipsetAMD A520
Memory TypeDDR4
Memory Slots2
Maximum Memory64 GB
PCIe x16 Slots1
PCIe x1 Slots2
SATA 6Gb/s Ports4
LANRealtek GbE LAN chip (10/100/1000 Mbit)
Video OutputsHDMI, DVI-D
M.2 Slots1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2242/2260/2280 SATA and PCIe 3.0 x4/x2 SSD support)
USB 3.2 Gen 1 Ports4
USB 2.0 Ports2
AudioRealtek ALC887
Memory SpeedDDR4 4733(O.C.)/4600(O.C.)/4466(O.C.)/4400(O.C.)/4333(O.C.)/4266(O.C.)/4200(O.C.)/4133(O.C.)/4000(O.C.)/3866(O.C.)/3733(O.C.)/3600(O.C.)/3466(O.C.)/3400(O.C.)/3333(O.C.)/3200/2933/2667/2400/2133 MHz

Summary

Motherboard Identification

Identifying Your Motherboard Revision

Explains how to find the motherboard revision number for software updates.

Motherboard Layout and Box Contents

A520 M H Motherboard Layout Diagram

Visual diagram detailing the physical layout of the A520M H motherboard and its connectors.

Included Box Contents

Lists all items included in the product packaging for the motherboard.

Hardware Installation Guide

Installation Precautions and Safety

Essential safety guidelines and procedures to follow before installing hardware components.

Detailed Product Specifications

Technical specifications including CPU, memory, graphics, audio, LAN, and connectivity.

CPU and Memory Installation

Step-by-step guide for installing the CPU and RAM modules, including dual-channel setup.

Expansion Card and Back Panel Connectors

Instructions for installing expansion cards and a guide to the motherboard's back panel connectors.

Internal Connectors: Power, Fan, and LED Headers

Details internal power, fan, and addressable/RGB LED strip headers and their pin configurations.

Internal Connectors: Storage and M.2 Slots

Covers SATA, M.2 connectors, and their pin assignments and RAID support.

Internal Connectors: Front Panel Interfaces

Guides on connecting front panel audio, chassis intrusion detection, and power buttons.

Internal Connectors: USB, Speaker, and COM Ports

Details front panel USB, speaker, serial port headers and their functions.

Internal Connectors: TPM, CMOS Management, and Battery

Explains TPM header functionality, CMOS management, and battery replacement procedures.

BIOS Setup Configuration

BIOS Startup Screen and Navigation

Describes the initial logo screen, BIOS access keys, and main menu navigation.

BIOS Menus: Favorites and Tweaker

Covers setting favorite options and tuning system performance via the Tweaker menu.

BIOS Menus: Settings and Platform Power

Configuration options for system settings, power management, and advanced features.

BIOS Menus: System Information and Boot Options

Accessing system details, configuring boot order, security, and startup behavior.

Saving and Exiting BIOS Setup

Options for saving changes, loading defaults, managing profiles, and exiting the BIOS setup.

Appendix and Drivers Installation

Configuring a RAID Set

Step-by-step guide to setting up RAID arrays using SATA controllers and M.2 NVMe SSDs.

Motherboard Drivers Installation Guide

Instructions on installing essential drivers using the motherboard driver disc and Xpress Install.

Regulatory Compliance and Support

Regulatory Compliance Statements

Statements regarding FCC, Canadian, and EU compliance (CE, RoHS, WEEE).

Contact and Support Information

Provides company contact details, support website, and technical assistance links.

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