A520MT Motherboard

• Socket AM4 support AMD Ryzen™ 3rd Gen

(Matisse/ Renoir) and Ryzen™ 4th Gen (Vermeer/
Cezanne) processors
• AMD A520 single chip architecture
• Supports 2-DIMM DDR4 up to 64 GB Memory
• Supports Realtek Gigabit LAN
• Supports Front USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C
• Supports M.2 (32Gb/s)
• Supports HDMI 4K resolution

Specifcation
Socket AM4 support AMD Ryzen™ 3rd Gen (Matisse/ Renoir) and Ryzen™ 4th
Gen (Vermeer/ Cezanne) processors
CPU SUPPORT
Support for future AMD Ryzen processors with BIOS update
* Please refer to www.biostar.com.tw for CPU support list.
4th Gen AMD Ryzen Processors (Vermeer CPUs):
Supports Dual Channel DDR4 4400+(OC)/ 4000(OC)/ 3800(OC)/ 3600(OC)/ 3200/
2933/ 2667/ 2400/2133
4th Gen AMD Ryzen with Radeon Graphics Processors (Cezanne APUs):
Supports Dual Channel DDR4 4933+(OC)/ 4800(OC)/ 4600(OC)/ 4400(OC)/
4000(OC)/ 3800(OC)/3600(OC)/ 3200/ 2933/ 2667/ 2400/ 2133
3rd Gen AMD Ryzen Processors (Matisse CPUs):
MEMORY Supports Dual Channel DDR4 4400+(OC)/ 4000(OC)/ 3800(OC)/ 3600(OC)/ 3200/
2933/ 2667/ 2400/2133
3rd Gen AMD Ryzen with Radeon Graphics Processors (Renoir APUs):
Supports Dual Channel DDR4 4933+(OC)/ 4800(OC)/ 4600(OC)/ 4400(OC)/
4000(OC)/ 3800(OC)/3600(OC)/ 3200/ 2933/ 2667/ 2400/ 2133
2 x DDR4 DIMM Memory Slot, Max. Supports up to 64 GB Memory
Each DIMM supports non-ECC 8/ 16/ 32 GB DDR4 module
* Please refer to www.biostar.com.tw for Memory support list.
By CPU model
INTEGRATED VIDEO Supports DX12
Supports HDCP
Total supports 1x M.2 socket and 4 x SATA III (6Gb/s) ports
AMD Ryzen 5000/5000 G/4000 G/3000 Processors
1 x M.2 (M Key) Socket (M2M_CPU):
STORAGE Supports M.2 Type 2242/ 2260/ 2280 SSD module
Supports PCIe 3.0 x 4 (32Gb/s) & SATA III (6.0Gb/s) SSD
AMD A520 Chipset
4 x SATA III Connector (6Gb/s) : Supports AHCI & RAID 0, 1, 10
Realtek RTL8111H
LAN
10/ 100/ 1000 Mb/s auto negotiation, Half / Full duplex capability
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AUDIO CODEC
7.1 Channels, High Definition Audio, Hi-Fi (Front)
1 x USB 3.2 (Gen2) Type-C port (1 via internal headers)
USB 6 x USB 3.2 (Gen1) port (4 on rear I/Os and 2 via internal headers)
6 x USB 2.0 port (2 on rear I/Os and 4 via internal headers)
AMD Ryzen 5000/3000 Series Processors
1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 Slot(x16 or x4/x4/x4/x4 mode)
or
AMD Ryzen 5000 G/4000 G Series Processors
EXPANSION SLOT
1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 Slot(x16 or x8/x4/x4 mode)
AMD A520 Chipset
2 x PCIe 3.0 x1 Slot
* According to different CPUs will have different speeds.
1 x DP Port
1 x HDMI Port
1 x LAN port
REAR I/O
4 x USB 3.2 (Gen1) Ports
2 x USB 2.0 Ports
3 x Audio Jack
4 x SATA III (6.0Gb/s) Connectors
2 x USB 2.0 Header (each header supports 2 USB 2.0 ports)
1 x USB 3.2 (Gen1) Header (each header supports 2 USB 3.2 (Gen1) ports)
1 x USB 3.2 (Gen2) Type-C Header
1 x 8-Pin Power Connector
1 x 24-Pin Power Connector
1 x CPU Fan Connector
INTERNAL I/O
1 x System Fan Connector
1 x Front Panel Header
1 x Front Audio Header
1 x Internal Stereo Speaker Header
1 x Clear CMOS Header
1 x COM Port Header
1 x TPM Header
CPU / System Temperature Monitoring
CPU / System Fan Monitoring
H/W MONITORING
Smart / Manual CPU Fan Control
CPU/DDR Voltage Monitoring
DIMENSION Micro ATX Form Factor Dimension: 23.5cm x 20.8cm ( W x L )
Supports Windows 10(64bit)/ 11(64bit)
OS SUPPORT ※Biostar reserves the right to add or remove support for any OS with or without
notice.
BUNDLE SOFTWARE BullGuard
2 x SATA Cable
1 x I/O Shield
ACCESSORIES 1 x DVD Driver
1 x Quick Guide
2 x M.2 Anchor

OVERVIEW
AMD A520 chipset
AMD A520 chipset provides a simple, stable platform and more than enough
connectivity and bandwidth ​options to satisfy both demanding home users and
media aficionados.
HD Audio
Provides high quality sound with minimal loss of audio fidelity.

Hi-Fi Ground
BIOSTAR Hi-Fi Ground ( Golden Line ) is noise-blocking multi-layer PCB design to
isolates analog audio signals from digital sources. Unique PCB layout is ideal for
exceptional clarity and high fidelity sound.

Hi-Fi AMP
The built-in amplifier can drive major high-end headphones with over 100dB
loads and offer wide band-width, low noise, high slew rate and low distortion
audio source from front panel I/O. Gaming enthusiasts can enjoy a fuller range of
dynamic sound with crisper details and less distortion.

Smart Ear
Smart EAR is a windows-based audio utility which allows you to easily adjust
system volume. With its user-friendly GUI, you can also increase or decrease
impedance setting (Low/High Gain) to optimize your headphone performance.
You can easily enjoy high-quality and awesome sound.

HDMI 4K2K
The new 4K2K resolution enables high-definition image display with four times
the resolution of full HD, 4K2K display is faithfully express bright, highly detailed
content that fills the entire screen with lifelike images. Connectivity with PCs via
a single HDMI cable for displaying 4K2K data.

DisplayPort
DisplayPort is a digital display interface developed by the Video Electronics
Standards Association (VESA). The interface is primarily used to connect a video
source to a display device such as a computer monitor, though it can also be
used to carry audio.

DX12
DirectX 12 introduces the next version of Direct3D, the graphics API at the heart
of DirectX. Direct3D is one of the most critical pieces of a game or game engine,
and we've redesigned it to be faster and more efficient than ever before.
Direct3D 12 enables richer scenes, more objects, and full utilization of modern
GPU hardware.

PCIe M.2
PCIe M.2 32Gb/s delivers the highest bandwidth and lower latency. It is 3 times
faster compared with PCIe M.2 10Gb/s.

PCIe 3.0
PCIe 3.0 is the ubiquitous and general-purpose PCI Express I/O standard. At 8GT/s
bit rate, the interconnect performance bandwidth is doubled over PCIe 2.0, while
preserving compatibility with software and mechanical interfaces.
SATAIII 6Gbps
SATAIII 6Gbps provides a higher bandwidth to retrieve and transfer HD media.
With this super speed data transfer, SATAIII allows an incredible data boost which
is 2x faster than the SATA II.

Dual DDR4
The primary advantages of DDR4 over DDR3, include higher module density,
lower voltage requirements, coupled with higher data transfer rate.

USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A

USB 3.2 Gen1 delivers a compelling performance boosts and can be used to
connect multiple devices without worrying about compatibility. It is capable of
data transfer speeds up to 5Gbps and backwards compatible with all existing USB
products.

Super Durable Solid Caps

The best quality solid state capacitors with ultra low ESR design, the Super
Durable Solid Caps doubles the lifespan.

Super Durable Inductor

Super Durable Inductor brings the benefits of higher current capacity, lower
energy loss and better power stability.

Moistureproof PCB
The PCB will be oxidizing easily by damp or absorbed moisture, and ionic
migration or CAF (Conductive Anodic Filament) will be generated. Moistureproof
PCB meets high density and high reliability requirements for moisture proof.

Super LAN Surge Protection

Super LAN Surge Protection, providing LAN port with more advanced antistatic
protection capabilities by adding an integrated chip to strengthen electrical
stability and prevent damage from lightning strikes and electrical surges. SLSP
(Super LAN Surge Protection) series motherboard upgrades the existing system
protection standards with maximum 4X protection comparing to other board
makers.
ESD Protection
ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) is the major factor to destroy the PC by electrical
overstress (EOS) condition. ESD occurred by PC users when touch any devices
connect to a PC, which may result in damage to the motherboard or parts. ESD
protection is designed to protect the motherboard and equipment from damage
by EOS.

OC / OV / OH Protection
OC / OV / OH Protection design detects overvoltage conditions and prevents
voltage surges from spreading in real time. It also actively cuts off the
overvoltage supply to protect your system.
 UEFI BIOS
Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) is a brand new framework that
provides a revolutionary interface. It is a modern clear and easy-to-use graphical
user interface. The UEFI comes with a colorful easy-understand icons lead users
into the setup layer directly.

BIO-Flasher
BIO-Flasher is a convenient BIOS update tool. Just launch this tool and put the
BIOS on USB pen driver before entering the OS. You can update your BIOS with
only a few clicks without preparing an additional floppy disk or other complicated
flash utility.

A.I FAN
With A.I FAN users can ensure that their gaming PC can maintain its performance
while staying cool. According to different cooling needs and usage scenarios,
users can control speed modes. Allows users to have more customizability of fan
modes and automatically detects different temperatures to make fan operate at
defined speed for optimal cooling performance. Furthermore, A.I FAN support
both PWM and DC voltage fans for more cooling options.

Smart Update
Biostar Smart Update is a utility that can help users run online update. It can
download the drivers for your motherboard from Biostar official website and
install them automatically.

HDMI
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Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing Administrator,
Inc. in the United States and other countries.

*The specification and pictures are subject to change

without notice and the package contents may differ by
area or your motherboard version!