GIGABYTE A520 MK V2
The GIGABYTE A520M K V2 is a budget micro-ATX motherboard for AMD AM4 Ryzen CPUs. It features dual DDR4 slots, PCIe 3.0 M.2, Gigabit LAN, multiple display outputs, HD audio, and fan headers for basic cooling.
Features
CPU & Chipset Support
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Socket AM4, supporting Ryzen 3000, Ryzen 4000 G-Series, Ryzen 5000, and Ryzen 5000 G-Series processors.
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Uses the AMD A520 chipset: no overclocking support, but includes essential compatibility and newer Ryzen CPU BIOS firmware.
Memory Support
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DIMMs: 2 DDR4 slots (dual-channel).
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Capacity: Up to 64 GB (32 GB per slot).
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Speeds: Standard Ryzen supported DDR4 speeds; limited overclock headroom compared to higher-end chipsets.
Storage and Expansion
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M.2 Slot: 1 × PCIe Gen3 ×4 M.2 slot (supports NVMe or SATA M.2 SSDs).
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SATA Ports: Several SATA 6 Gb/s ports (around 4) for HDDs/SSDs.
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PCIe Slots: 1 × PCIe 3.0 x16 for GPU or discrete graphics, plus additional PCIe x1 slot(s) for smaller add-ons.
Display & I/O Outputs
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Video outputs: HDMI and D-Sub (VGA) for support of integrated graphics on Ryzen APUs.
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USB: Mix of USB 3.2 Gen1 ports and USB 2.0 ports; rear panel and internal headers.
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LAN: Gigabit Ethernet with bandwidth management.
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Audio: 8-channel HD audio using high-quality audio capacitors, with PCB separation for reduced noise.
Cooling & Utilities
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Smart Fan 5 system: hybrid fan headers, multiple temperature sensors, with fan stop features to silence idle operation.
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Ultra Durable design: anti-sulfur resistors, solid capacitors, double locking brackets etc., for durability.
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Supportive BIOS / Gigabyte software app center utilities for system monitoring and BIOS updates.
Conclusion
The GIGABYTE A520M K V2 is a solid value board for entry to mid-level Ryzen builds. It lacks overclocking features, premium power delivery, or multiple M.2s, but it delivers essential functions: good compatibility, modern storage, reliable LAN, and adequate cooling. If your budget is limited and you need a dependable board for everyday use, light gaming or media builds, this model is a sensible choice.
Specifications
| CPU | AMD SOCKET AM4, SUPPORT FOR :AMD RYZEN 5000 G-SERIES PROCESSORS |
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| CHIPSET | B520 |
| MEMORY | 2 X DDR4 DIMM SOCKETS SUPPORTING UP TO 64GB (32 GB SINGLE DIMM CAPACITY ) OF SYSTEM MEMORY SUPPORT FOR DDR4 5100(OC) /4800(OC) /4600(OC) /4400(OC) /4266(OC) /4133(OC) /4000(OC) /3866(OC) /3733(OC) /3600(OC) /3466(OC) /3333(OC) /3200 /3000 /2800/ 2666/ 2400/ 2133 MHz UN-BUFFRED MEMORY |
| VIDEO OUTPUT PORTS | 1 X HDMI PORT |
| LAN + WIFI + BLUETOOTH | REALTEK GBE LAN CHIP (1 GBPS/100 MBPS ) |
| AUDIO | REALTEK AUDIO CODEC HIGH DEFINITION AUDIO 2/4/5.1/7.1 CHANNEL |
| EXPANSION SLOTS | 1 X PCI EXPRESS X16 SLOT, SUPPORTING PCIe 3.0 AND RUNNING AT X16 , 1 X PCI EXPRESS X1 SLOT, SUPPORTING PCIe 3.0 AND RUNNING AT X1 |
| STORAGE INTERFACES | 1 X M.2 CONNECTOR (SOCKET 3 , M KEY, TYPE 2280 SATA AND PCIe 3.0 X4/X2 SSD SUPPORT ) , 4 X SATA 6GB/S CONNECTORS |
| INTERNAL I/O CONNECTORS | 1 X 24-PIN ATX MAIN POWER CONNECTOR , 1 X 8-PIN ATX 12V POWER CONNECTOR , 1 X CPU FAN HEADER , 1 X SYSTEM FAN HEADER , 1 X M.2 SOCKET 3 CONNECTOR , 4 X SATA 6GB/S CONNECTORS , 1 X FRONT PANEL HEADER, 1 X FRONT PANEL AUDIO HEADER , 1 X USB 3.2 GEN 1 HEADER , 2 X USB 2.0/1.1 HEADERS , 1 X TRUSTED PLATFORM MODULE (TPM) HEADER (2X6 PIN, FOR THE GC-TPM2.0_S MODULE ONLY) , 1 X SPEAKER HEADER , 1 X CLEAR CMOS JUMPER , 1 X CHASSIS INTRUSION HEADER |
| BACK PANEL CONNECTORS | 1 X PS/2 KEYBOARD/MOUSE PORT , 1 X D-SUB PORT , 1 X HDMI PORT , 4 X USB 3.2 GEN 1 PORTS , 2 X USB 2.0/1.1 PORTS , 1 X RJ-45 PORT , 3 X AUDIO JACKS |
| SIZE | MICRO ATX |
| UNIQUE FACTORS | BIOS , EASYTUNE , SMART BACKUP , SYSTEM INFORMATION VIEWER , SUPPORT FOR Q-FLASH , SUPPORT FOR XPRESS INSTALL |