Description
Overview
The MSI A520M PRO is a micro‑ATX (M‑ATX) motherboard based on the AMD A520 chipset for AM4 Ryzen processors. It’s designed for straightforward, value‑focused desktop builds that need modern storage and display connectivity in a compact board.
Key features
- Supports AMD Ryzen 5000/5000 G‑Series, 4000 G‑Series, 3000 and 3000 G‑Series processors (see MSI CPU support list for exact models and required BIOS versions).
- 2x DDR4 DIMM slots (dual channel) supporting up to 64GB and OC memory speeds up to 4600MHz (OC).
- Storage: 1x M.2 (PCIe 3.0 x4 / SATA) for NVMe SSDs plus 4x SATA 6Gb/s ports.
- Expansion: 1x PCIe 3.0 x16 and 2x PCIe 3.0 x1 slots.
- Rear video outputs: HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.2 and VGA (requires a CPU with integrated graphics).
- Audio and networking: Realtek ALC892/ALC897 7.1‑channel audio and Realtek RTL8111H Gigabit LAN.
The A520M PRO provides essential connectivity and a compact footprint for home offices, basic gaming or media PCs. Note that some newer Ryzen CPUs may require a BIOS update to be supported — check MSI’s CPU support and BIOS pages before installation.
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