MSI A520M PRO-VDH

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Quick Start
Quick Start
Thank you for purchasing the MSI® A520M PRO-VDH motherboard. This Quick Start
section provides demonstration diagrams about how to install your computer. Some
of the installations also provide video demonstrations. Please link to the URL to watch
it with the web browser on your phone or tablet. You may have even link to the URL by
scanning the QR code.
Preparing Tools and Components
DDR4 Memory
Graphics Card
SATA Hard Disk Drive
SATA DVD Drive
Phillips Screwdriver
Chassis
Power Supply Unit
A Package of Screws
Thermal Paste
CPU Fan
AMD
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AM4 CPU

MSI A520M PRO-VDH Specifications

General

Chipset	AMD A520
Form Factor	Micro ATX
Max Memory	64 GB
PCIe Slots	1 x PCIe 3.0 x16, 1 x PCIe 3.0 x1
LAN	Realtek 8111H Gigabit LAN
CPU Socket	AM4
Memory Slots	2 x DIMM
Memory Speed	DDR4 4600(OC)/ 4400(OC)/ 4266(OC)/ 4133(OC)/ 4000(OC)/ 3866(OC)/ 3733(OC)/ 3600(OC)/ 3466(OC)/ 3200/ 2933/ 2667/ 2400/ 2133 MHz
Storage Interface	4 x SATA 6Gb/s, 1 x M.2
Video Output	1 x HDMI
USB Ports	6 x USB 3.2 Gen 1, 6 x USB 2.0
Audio	Realtek ALC892/ALC897 Codec, 7.1-Channel High Definition Audio

Summary

Quick Start Guide

Preparing Tools and Components

Lists essential tools and components for computer assembly.

Safety Information

Installing a Processor

Installing DDR4 Memory

Connecting the Front Panel Header

Installing the Motherboard

Connecting the Power Connectors

Installing SATA Drives

Installing a Graphics Card

Connecting Peripheral Devices

Power On Procedure