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A520M-A PRO
A520M-A PRO
A520M-A PRO
A520M-A PRO
A520M-A PRO
A520M-A PRO
A520M-A PRO

A520M-A PRO

A520M-A PRO helps users work smarter by delivering an efficient and productive experience. Featuring stable functionality and high-quality assembly, PRO series motherboards provide not only optimized professional workflows but also less troubleshooting and longevity. The extensive features let you fine-tune your system to deliver reliable maximum performance.


  • Supports AMD Ryzen™ 5000 Series, 5000 G-Series, 4000 G-Series, 3000 Series and 3000 G-Series processors
  • Supports DDR4 Memory, up to 4600(OC) MHz
  • Turbo M.2: Running at PCI-E Gen3 x4 maximizes performance for NVMe based SSDs
  • Core Boost: With premium layout and digital power design to support more cores and provide better performance.
  • DDR4 Boost: Advanced technology to deliver pure data signals for the best performance and stability.
  • 2oz Thickened Copper PCB: An enhanced PCB design improves heat dissipation and performance reliability.
  • Audio Boost: Reward your ears with studio grade sound quality
  • Dragon Center: A brand new software which integrates all MSI exclusive tools with user friendly user interface.  

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DETAIL SPECIFICATION

OPERATING SYSTEM Support for Windows® 10 64-bit
Manufacturer Number A520M-A PRO
Product Condition New
CPU Support for 3rd Gen AMD® Ryzen™ processors and future AMD® Ryzen™ processors with BIOS update
Chipset AMD® A520 Chipset
CPU Socket AM4
Form Factor m-ATX
Memory 2x DDR4 memory slots, support up to 64GB
  • Supports DDR4 1866/ 2133/ 2400/ 2667/ 2800/ 2933/ 3000/ 3066/ 3200 MHz by JEDEC
  • Supports DDR4 2667/ 2800 /2933 /3000 /3066 /3200 /3466 /3600/ 3733 /3866 /4000 /4133 /4266 /4400/ 4600+ MHz by A-XMP OC MODE
  • 1DPC 1R max speed 4600 MHZ
  • 2DPC 1R max speed 3866 MHZ

  • Dual channel memory architecture
    Supports non-ECC UDIMM memory
    Supports ECC UDIMM memory (non-ECC mode)
    Supports un-buffered memory
    LAN 1 x Realtek® RTL8111H Gigabit LAN controller
    Wireless LAN -
    Bluetooth -
    Audio Realtek® ALC892 Codec
  • 7.1-Channel High Definition Audio
  • MULTI-GPU -
    STORAGE 1 x M.2 Gen3 x4 slot
    4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
    Onboard Graphics 1 x HDMI 2.1 port, supports a maximum resolution of 4096x2160 @60Hz
    1 x DVI-D port, supports a maximum resolution of 1920x1200@60Hz
    Maximum shared memory of 16 GB
    RAID Supports RAID 0, RAID 1 and RAID 10
    I/O (Rear) LAN port
    HDMI
    DVI-D
    Keyboard / Mouse
    USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps Type-A
    USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps Type-A
    USB 2.0 Ports
    Audio Connectors
    Expansion Slots 1 x PCIe 3.0 x1 slot
    1 x PCIe x16 slot
    USB (Front) 2 x (Gen1, Type A)
    4 x (v2.0)
    USB (Rear) 4 x (Gen1, Type A)
    2 x (v2.0)
    Internal Connectors 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector
    1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector
    4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
    1 x M.2 slots (M-Key)
    1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps connector (supports additional 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps ports)
    2 x USB 2.0 connectors (supports additional 4 USB 2.0 ports)
    1 x 4-pin CPU fan connector
    1 x 4-pin system fan connectors
    1 x Front panel audio connector
    2 x System panel connectors
    1 x Chassis Intrusion connector
    1 x TPM module connector
    1 x Clear CMOS jumper
    Dimensions 9.30" x 7.90"
    Manufacturer Warranty 3 Year

    TECHNICAL FEATURES

    A520M-A PRO
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    MSI A520M-A PRO overview
    MSI 4K Support 4K Support
    Onboard HDMI supports up to 4K UHD resolution.
    MSI Audio Boost Audio Boost
    Reward your ears with studio grade sound quality for the most immersive listening experience.
    MSI Core Boost Core Boost
    An optimized power circuit layout and digital power regulation supports more cores and provides stable performance.
    MSI DDR4 BOOST DDR4 Boost
    The memory circuit design has been optimized on a reserved section of the motherboard fully isolated from other circuits.
    MSI 2oz Thickened Copper PCB 2oz Thickened Copper PCB
    An enhanced PCB material design improves heat dissipation and high-performance capabilities.
    MSI A520M-A PRO CORE BOOST
    Core Boost
    Core Boost combines a reserved zone of optimized circuits and premium power delivery components to create a highly efficient power system capable of precise current output to the CPU.
    MSI B550 -A PRO PCB WITH 2OZ THICKENED COPPER
    PCB WITH 2OZ THICKENED COPPER
    An enhanced PCB material design with 2oz thickened copper increases conductivity, improving heat dissipation and high-performance reliability.
    MSI A520M -A PRO TURBO M.2
    TURBO M.2
    Running at PCI-E Gen3 x4 for high-performance NVMe based SSDs.
    MSI A520M-A PRO UNMATCHED MEMORY PERFORMANCE
    UNMATCHED MEMORY PERFORMANCE
    MSI takes memory stability and performance to the extreme. The memory circuit layout has been optimized for reliability and tested extensively in partnership with major memory manufacturers for compatibility.
    MSI A520M-A PRO AUDIO BOOST
    AUDIO BOOST

    Reward your ears with studio grade sound quality. MSI Audio Boost delivers the highest sound quality through the use of premium quality audio components.


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