GIGABYTE A520M S2HP
GIGABYTE A520M S2HP
The GIGABYTE A520M S2HP motherboard serves as a reliable foundation for building a desktop PC powered by 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen processors, including series with integrated Radeon graphics. The AMD A520 chipset model uses a compact mATX form factor measuring 244mm×205mm, which easily fits into smaller PC cases. The board provides stable power delivery to all installed components and integrates a 4+2 phase hybrid digital power phase design for optimal efficiency and high hardware scalability.
AMD A520
Chipset
AMD AM4
Socket
mATX (Micro ATX)
Form factor
DDR4
Memory type
2×
Number of RAM slotsKey features of the GIGABYTE A520M S2HP motherboard
- AMD A520, socket AM4, mATX form factor
- 2× DDR4 DIMM, supports up to 64GB
- PCIe 3.0 x16 slot accompanied by two PCIe 3.0 x1 slots and GbE LAN network interface
- Storage connectivity provided by one M.2 PCIe 3.0 slot and four SATA III connectors with RAID support
- Realtek GbE LAN with 1Gbps speed
- 4+2 phase hybrid digital power system
- Smart Fan 6 with five temperature sensors
Power and cooling with Smart Fan 6
The digital power delivery system with a 4+2 phase hybrid design uses low RDS(on) MOSFETs. These components effectively reduce operating temperatures and minimise switching losses under high CPU loads. The board features Solid Pin power connectors with a larger contact area for more stable current transmission. A special anti-sulfur protective layer prevents chemical corrosion of resistors, ensuring a long lifespan for the board. Smart Fan 6 technology takes care of maintaining optimal temperatures across the entire system. The motherboard features 5 temperature sensors and 3 fan headers that support both standard PWM/DC fans and water cooling pumps up to 24W. Users can configure custom fan curves in the clear BIOS interface. The Fan Stop function allows the fans to stop completely when the temperature drops below a defined level.
Memory options
For system memory, 2 DIMM slots support dual-channel configuration. The motherboard supports DDR4 memory modules with a maximum capacity of up to 64GB. The system fully cooperates with Extreme Memory Profiles, which simplifies the configuration of compatible memory to its maximum performance parameters. The architecture supports both ECC unbuffered and non-ECC modules.
Fast storage and PCIe interface
The motherboard offers one high-speed M.2 slot with a PCIe 3.0 x4 interface, allowing fast NVMe SSDs to connect directly to the processor. For classic hard drives and SATA SSDs, the board features 4 SATA III ports with RAID 0, RAID 1 and RAID 10 support. Expansion cards can be fitted into one main PCIe 3.0 x16 slot and two additional PCIe 3.0 x1 slots.
Connectivity and display outputs for processors with graphics
Network connection is handled by the integrated Realtek GbE LAN card with a maximum transfer rate of 1Gbps for smooth network traffic. The network chip offers enhanced protection against electrostatic discharge and surges. The rear panel features 4 USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports, 2 USB 2.0 ports and a PS/2 combo port. Audio output is provided by an integrated sound card with high-quality audio capacitors and a protective shield separating it from the rest of the PCB. When using a processor with integrated Radeon graphics, you can use the trio of video outputs to connect up the to three monitors simultaneously. The HDMI 2.1 port supports resolutions up to 4096×2160 at 60Hz, HDR technology and the HDCP 2.3 content protection standard. The DisplayPort 1.4 interface handles resolutions up to 5120×2880 at 60Hz. For older monitors and projectors, the board features an analogue D-Sub port.
Port equipment
Storage
- Number of SATA III: 4
- Number of M.2: 1
- M.2 slot - 1× PCIe 3.0
- Features: RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10
USB ports
- Internal USB 2.0/1.1 headers
- Internal USB 3.2 Gen 1: 2 (1 header)
- Rear USB 2.0/1.1: 2
- Rear USB 3.2 Gen 1: 4
Graphics
- HDMI 2.1 port
- DisplayPort 1.4 port
- VGA (D-Sub) port
Audio
- Realtek Audio CODEC
- Number of channels: 7.1
- Rear connectors: 3×3.5mm jack
Other
- Rear: RJ-45 (LAN) 1Gbps, PS/2
- Power: 24-pin ATX, 1×8-pin ATX 12V
- Cooling: number of PWM FANs (4-pin) – 3 (1× CPU FAN, 2× SYS FAN), water pump support via hybrid connectors
- Internal: Chassis Intrusion, Clear CMOS jumper
Choosing a motherboard
When choosing a motherboard, pay close attention to the socket type, form factor and chipset. These key parameters ensure compatibility with your processor, expansion cards and other components. Use the socket to select a compatible processor, and use the remaining connectors to choose the right components for your future PC.Specifications
Socket and chipset
Format & functions
Memory
Advanced parameters
Connectors
Compatibility
Colour
| Code: | AGa520s1 |
| Warranty: | 36 months |
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| Manufacturer information |
SIL Servis Partner a.s., Těšínská 1970/56, 710 00 Slezská Ostrava, Czech Republic, +420 552 301 141, [email protected] Gigabyte, founded in 1986, is an irreplaceable player in the field of computer components. They put great emphasis on key technologies and the strictest quality standards. The company produces a wide range of basic computer components such as motherboards and graphics cards, but also have many computer peripherals, laptops, tablets, desktops and even network solutions and servers on offer. Recently they also introduced a line of Gigabyte mobile phones. 
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