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Green Micro ATX motherboard with silver AM4 socket, two black DDR4 slots, single PCIe x16 slot, four SATA ports, one M.2 slot

ASRock

ASRock A520M-HDV AMD motherboard AM4 Micro ATX

SKU CH-7W08-GP8GN MPN A520M-HDV

Micro ATX AM4 board with A520 chipset, dual DDR4 slots up to 64 GB, one PCIe 3.0 x16 slot, one M.2 socket and four SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports

  • ProcessorSupports 3rd Gen AMD AM4 Ryzen / future AMD Ryzen Processors
  • ChipsetAMD A520
  • Form factorMicro ATX
  • CPU socketAM4
  • Memory slot count2 × 288pin (DDR4)
  • Supported memoryAMD Ryzen series CPUs (Matisse) support DDR4 4600+(OC)/ 4533

Model A520M-HDV

  • Supports 3rd Gen Ryzen 3000 and 4000 series CPUs via AM4 socket
  • Dual-channel DDR4 up to 64GB with XMP 2.0 profiles
  • Ultra M.2 slot handles 2242 2260 2280 drives at Gen3 x4 32Gb/s
  • Four SATA3 6.0Gb/s ports with RAID 0 1 10 support
  • Realtek ALC887 7.1 audio and RTL8111H 1Gbps LAN

AM4 Micro ATX Platform

The ASRock A520M-HDV is an AMD A520 motherboard built for the AM4 socket. It targets builders who want a compact foundation for Ryzen 3000 and 4000 series processors. The board excludes Ryzen 5 3400G and Ryzen 3 3200G from its supported CPU list. Dual channel DDR4 memory tops out at 64 GB across two slots.

Upgrade Path From Older AM4 Boards

Moving from an A320 or first generation Ryzen board adds native PCIe 3.0 x4 M.2 bandwidth and broader memory frequency headroom. The jump is worth it when you need NVMe boot speeds or plan to run DDR4 above 3200 MT/s on a Matisse or Renoir CPU.

Build Integration Essentials

One full length PCIe 3.0 x16 slot handles a discrete GPU while a single x1 slot remains for add in cards. Four SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports and one Ultra M.2 socket with 2242, 2260 and 2280 support cover storage. Realtek ALC887 7.1 channel audio and RTL8111H 1 Gbps LAN handle I/O without extra cards.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameASRock
Model nameA520M-HDV
Processor
ProcessorSupports 3rd Gen AMD AM4 Ryzen / future AMD Ryzen Processors (3000 and 4000 Series Processors)*
* Not compatible with AMD Ryzen 5 3400G and Ryzen 3 3200G.
CPU socketAM4
ChipsetAMD A520
Memory
Memory slot count2 × 288pin (DDR4)
Supported memoryAMD Ryzen series CPUs (Matisse) support DDR4 4600+(OC)/ 4533(OC)/ 4466(OC)/ 4400(OC)/ 4333(OC)/ 4333(OC)/ 4266(OC)/ 4200(OC)/ 4133(OC)/ 4000(OC)/ 3866(OC)/ 3800(OC)/ 3733(OC)/ 3600(OC)/ 3466(OC)/ 3200/ 2933/ 2667/ 2400/ 2133 ECC & non-ECC, un-buffered memory*
AMD Ryzen series APUs (Renoir) support DDR4 4733+(OC)/ 4666(OC)/ 4600(OC)/ 4533(OC)/ 4466(OC)/ 4400(OC)/ 4333(OC)/ 4266(OC)/ 4200(OC)/ 4133(OC)/ 4000(OC)/ 3866(OC)/ 3800(OC)/ 3733(OC)/ 3600(OC)/ 3466(OC)/ 3200/ 2933/ 2667/ 2400/ 2133 ECC & non-ECC, un-buffered memory*
* Please refer to Memory Support List on ASRock's website for
Max supported RAM64 GB
Memory channelsDual Channel
Memory profilesIntel XMP 2.0
Storage
SATA ports4 x SATA3 6.0Gb/s Connectors, support RAID, NCQ, AHCI and Hot Plug
M.2 slots1 x Ultra M.2 Socket, supports M Key type 2242/2260/2280 M.2 SATA3 6.0Gb/s module and M.2 PCI Express module up to Gen3 x4 (32Gb/s)*
* Supports NVMe SSD as boot disks
* Supports ASRock U.2 Kit
SATA and RAID support0/1/10
Audio & video
Audio chipRealtek ALC887
Sound channels7.1 Channels
Connectivity
Ethernet controllerRealtek RTL8111H
Maximum network speed1 Gbit/s
Ports & slots
PCIe 3.0 x16 slots1 x PCI Express 3.0 x16 Slot (PCIE2: x16 mode)*
* Supports NVMe SSD as boot disks
PCIe x1 slots1 x PCI Express 3.0 x1 Slot
Rear panel ports1 x PS/2 Mouse/Keyboard Port
1 x D-Sub Port
1 x DVI-D Port
1 x HDMI Port
2 x USB 2.0 Ports (Supports ESD Protection)
4 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Ports (Supports ESD Protection)
1 x RJ-45 LAN Port with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED)
HD Audio Jacks: Line in / Front Speaker / Microphone
Onboard USB headers2 x USB 2.0 Headers (Support 4 USB 2.0 ports) (Supports ESD Protection)
1 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Header (Supports 2 USB 3.2 Gen1 ports) (Supports ESD Protection)
Power
Power connectors1 × 24-pin ATX Power Connector
1 × 4-pin 12 V Power Connector
Size & build
Form factorMicro ATX
Width and length9.0 in × 7.9 in
Shipping weight0.83 kg
Package size275 × 240 × 58 mm
Compatibility
Windows 11 supportSupported
In the box
In the boxAccessories:
- Quick Installation Guide, Support CD, I/O Shield
- 2 x SATA Data Cables
- 1 x Screw for M.2 Socket
More details
LightingNone RGB

Questions about this item

Will the 288-pin DDR4 slots fit inside a standard Micro ATX case?

Yes, the Micro ATX form factor matches standard Micro ATX mounting holes, so the board fits any case designed for that size.

Which power connectors must be attached before the first boot?

Connect the 24-pin ATX cable and the 8-pin CPU power cable; forgetting the 8-pin connector is the most common reason the system will not post.

How often should the Realtek ALC887 audio capacitors be checked for leakage?

Solid capacitors on this board are rated for long life; visual inspection once a year is sufficient unless you hear distortion.

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