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MSI A520M PRO-C DASH User Manual

MSI A520M PRO-C DASH
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LAN Port LED Status Table ........................................................................................7
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CPU Socket .................................................................................................................9
DIMM Slots................................................................................................................10
PCI_E1~3 & PCI1: PCIe & PCI Expansion Slots .......................................................10
JFP1, JFP2: Front Panel Connectors .......................................................................11
SATA1~4: SATA 6Gb/s Connectors ...........................................................................12
M2_1: M.2 Slot (Key M) .............................................................................................12
ATX_PWR1, CPU_PWR1: Power Connectors ...........................................................13
JAUD1: Front Audio Connector ................................................................................13
JUSB1~2: USB 2.0 Connectors .................................................................................14
JUSB3: USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps Connector .................................................................14
CPU_FAN1, SYS_FAN1: Fan Connectors .................................................................15
JLPT1: Parallel Port Connector ...............................................................................15
JTPM1: TPM Module Connector ...............................................................................16
JCI1: Chassis Intrusion Connector ...........................................................................16
JCOM1: Serial Port Connector .................................................................................17
JBAT1: Clear CMOS (Reset BIOS) Jumper ...............................................................17
EZ Debug LED ...........................................................................................................17
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BIOS Setup ................................................................................................................19
Entering BIOS Setup .................................................................................................19
Resetting BIOS ..........................................................................................................19
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Installing Windows® 10 .............................................................................................20
Installing Drivers ......................................................................................................20
Installing Utilities .....................................................................................................20
Thank you for purchasing the MSI® 
motherboard. This User Guide gives information about
board layout, component overview, BIOS setup and soft-
ware installation.

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MSI A520M PRO-C DASH Specifications

General IconGeneral
ECCYes
Memory channelsDual-channel
Memory slots typeDIMM
Number of memory slots2
Supported memory typesDDR4-SDRAM
Maximum internal memory64 GB
Supported memory clock speeds1866, 2133, 2400, 2667, 2800, 2933, 3000, 3066, 3200, 3466, 3600, 3733, 3866, 4000, 4133, 4266, 4400, 4600 MHz
Wi-FiNo
LAN controllerRealtek RTL8111EPV
Ethernet interface typeGigabit Ethernet
Component forPC
Motherboard form factormicro ATX
Number of mounting holes6
Motherboard chipset familyAMD
Cables includedSATA
USB 2.0 ports quantityUSB 2.0 ports have a data transmission speed of 480 Mbps, and are backwards compatible with USB 1.1 ports. You can connect all kinds of peripheral devices to them.
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity4
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity0
BIOS type-
RAID levels0, 1, 10
Supported storage drive interfacesSATA III
Maximum resolution4096 x 2160 pixels
Maximum graphics card memory16000 MB
Processor socketSocket AM4
Compatible processor seriesAMD Ryzen
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Depth220 mm
Width244 mm

Summary

Safety Information

Specifications

CPU Specifications

Details regarding the CPU socket and supported processors for the motherboard.

Memory Support

Specifications for DDR4 memory slots, speeds, and capacity.

Storage Interfaces

Specifications for SATA and M.2 storage connectors.

Back Panel Connectors

List and description of all ports and connectors on the rear I/O panel.

Internal Connector Layout

Overview of internal connectors on the motherboard for various components.

Rear I/O Panel Overview

Motherboard Component Overview

CPU Socket Installation

Step-by-step instructions for installing the CPU into the socket.

DIMM Slot Memory Installation

Guide on how to properly install memory modules into DIMM slots.

PCIe and PCI Expansion Slot Usage

Information on installing expansion cards into PCIe and PCI slots.

SATA Connector Connections

Details on connecting SATA devices using SATA1-4 connectors.

M.2 Slot Installation (M2_1)

Instructions for installing an M.2 solid-state drive.

Power Connector Identification

Pinout details for ATX_PWR1 and CPU_PWR1 power connectors.

UEFI BIOS Configuration

BIOS Setup Options

General advice on BIOS settings for system stability.

Entering the BIOS Setup

Key presses required to access the BIOS setup utility during boot.

Resetting BIOS to Defaults

Methods for restoring BIOS to default settings.

Installing OS, Drivers, and Utilities

Installing Windows 10

Step-by-step guide for installing the Windows 10 operating system.

Installing Motherboard Drivers

Instructions for installing essential drivers from the provided disc.

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