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Chipset

A520
Intel® C422

CPU

AMD Ryzen™ 5000 Series/ 5000 G-Series/ 4000 G-Series/ 3000 Series Desktop Processors
*Refer to www.asus.com for CPU support list.
Intel® Socket 2066 Processors,Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0,* The Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 3.0 Support Depends on the CPU types.,Supports Intel® 14nm CPU,* Refer to www.asus.com for CPU support list

Expansion Slots

AMD Ryzen™ 5000 Series/ 5000 G-Series/ 4000 G-Series/ 3000 Series/ 3000 G-Series Desktop Processors
1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 slot (supports x16 mode)
AMD A520 Chipset
2 x PCIe 3.0 x1 slots
1 x PCI slot
2 x PCIe 3.0 x16 (dual x16),1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 (x8 mode) *2,48-Lane CPU-

Memory

DDR4 4866(O.C.)/4600(O.C.)/4466(O.C.)/4400(O.C.)/4333(O.C.)/4266(O.C.)/4200(O.C.)/4133(O.C.)/4000(O.C.)/3866(O.C.)/3733(O.C.)/3600(O.C.)/346(O.C.)/3400(O.C.)/3333(O.C.)/3200/3000/2933/2800/2666/2400/2133 MHz, Un-buffered Memory*

Dual Channel Memory Architecture

*ECC memory (ECC mode) support varies by CPU.
*Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists), and memory frequency support depends on the CPU types.
8 x DIMM, Max. 512GB, DDR4 2933/2666/2400/2133 MHz RDIMM, LR-DIMM Memory *1,Quad Channel Memory Architecture

Software Features

ASUS Exclusive Software

IT Management software supported
- ASUS Control Center Express(ACCE)

Accessories

Cables

2 x SATA 6Gb/s cables

Miscellaneous

1 x I/O Shield

1 x M.2 SSD screw package

Installation Media

1 x Support DVD

Documentation

1 x ACC Express Activation Key Card

1 x User manual

1 x Vertical M.2 bracket set,User´s manual,I/O Shield,4 x SATA 6Gb/s cable(s),1 x M.2 Screw Package,1 x Supporting DVD,1 x ASUS VGA Holder

Multi-GPU Support

Supports NVIDIA® 3-Way SLI® Technology,Supports AMD 3-Way CrossFireX™ Technology

BIOS

128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS
128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, SM BIOS 3.2, ACPI 6.0, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 3, CrashFree BIOS 3, F1 General Help, F2 Previous Values, F3 MyFavorite, F5 Optimized Default, F6 QFan Control, F7 EZ mode/Advanced Mode, F9 Search, F10 Save, F11 EZ Tuning Wizard, F12 Print Screen, and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information

Operating System

Windows 10 64bit
Windows® 10 64-bit

Storage

Supports 1 x M.2 slot and 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports

AMD Ryzen™ 5000 Series/ 5000 G-Series/ 4000 G-Series/ 3000 Series/ 3000 G-Series Desktop Processors

M.2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 3.0 x4 & SATA modes)

AMD A520 Chipset
4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
Support RAID 0, 1, 10
Intel® C422 Chipset : ,1 x M.2 Socket 3*3, with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (both SATA & PCIE mode),6 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s)*3,Intel® Virtual RAID (VROC) support for CPU RAID : *4,1 x U.2 connector*2,,2 x M.2 Socket 3, with M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode),Support Raid 0, 1, 5, 10

LAN

Intel® I210-AT,Intel® I219-LM

USB

4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (4 x Type-A)

2 x USB 2.0 ports (2 x Type-A)


Front USB:Total 6 ports
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header supports additional 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports

2 x USB 2.0 headers support additional 4 USB 2.0 ports

Audio

Realtek ALC897 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC*
- Supports: Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking

*A chassis with an HD audio module in the front panel is required to support 7.1 Surround Sound audio output.

Realtek® S1220A8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC *,- Internal audio Amplifier to enhance the highest quality sound for headphone and speakers,- Supports : Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking,- Front panel audio connector (AAFP),Audio Feature :,- Optical S/PDIF out port(s) at back panel,- Audio Shielding: Ensures precision analog/digital separation and greatly reduced multi-lateral interference,- Premium Japanese-made audio capacitors: Provide warm, natural and immersive sound with exceptional clarity and fidelity,- Unique de-pop circuit: Reduces start-up popping noise to audio outputs,Separate layer for left and right track, ensuring both sound deliver equal quality,* Choose the chassis with HD audio module in front panel to support 8-channel audio output.

Internal I/O Connectors

Fan and Cooling related

1 x 4-pin CPU Fan header

2 x 4-pin Chassis Fan headers

Power related

1 x 24-pin Main Power connector

1 x 8-pin +12V Power connector

Storage related

1 x M.2 slot (Key M)

4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports

USB

1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header supports additional 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports

2 x USB 2.0 headers support additional 4 USB 2.0 ports

Miscellaneous

1 x Clear CMOS header

1 x Chassis Intrude header

1 x COM Port header

1 x Front Panel Audio header (AAFP)

1 x LPC debug header

1 x LPT header

1 x SMBUS header

1 x Speaker header

1 x 10-1 pin System Panel header

USB Ports

4 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 port(s) (4 at back panel, , Type-A, 3 x Type-A+1 x Type-C),ASMedia® USB 3.2 Gen 2 controller :,Intel® C422 Chipset :,8 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 port(s) (4 at back panel, , 4 at mid-board),6 x USB 2.0 port(s) (2 at back panel, , 4 at mid-board)

Special Features

ASUS Q-Design

- ASUS Q-DIMM

- ASUS Q-Slot

ASUS Thermal Solution

- Aluminum heatsink design

ASUS EZ DIY

- Box Headers

Bespoke Motherboard Design & Business Focused Features

- ASUS Self Recovering BIOS

- ASUS Event Log

- ASUS Commercial BIOS kit

- Anti-Moisture Coating

- 24/7 Reliability

- Overcurrent Protection

TPM 2.0 IC Onboard
- USB BIOS FlashBack™,- BIOS FlashBack™ Button,- Onboard Button : Reset,ASUS Control Center Express (ACC Express) IT management software supported,DIGI + Power Control :,- CPU Power: Digital 8-phase power design,- DRAM Power: Digital 2-phase power design,Intel® Virtual RAID on CPU (VROC) ready,ASUS 5X Protection III :
- ASUS LANGuard: Protects against LAN surges, lightning strikes and static-electricity discharges!,- ASUS Overvoltage Protection: World-class circuit-protecting power design,- ASUS Stainless-Steel Back I/O: 3X corrosion-resistance for greater durability!,- ASUS Enhanced DRAM Overcurrent Protection - Short circuit damage prevention,- ASUS ESD Guards - Enhanced ESD protection,ASUS SafeSlot - Protect your graphics card Investment,ASUS Exclusive Features :,- AI Suite 3,- Ai Charger,- ESD Guards,- Turbo LAN,- Armoury Crate,ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution :,- Stylish Fanless Design: PCH Heat-sink & MOS Heat-sink & M.2 Heat-sink solution,- ASUS Fan Xpert 4,ASUS EZ DIY :,- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3,- ASUS EZ Flash 3,- ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode,ASUS Q-Design :,- ASUS Q-Shield,- ASUS Q-Code,- ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED),- ASUS Q-Slot,- ASUS Q-DIMM,M.2 and U.2 Onboard (The Latest Transfer Technology with up to 32Gb/s Data-transfer Speeds for M.2 and U.2)

Workstation Feature

USB BIOS FlashBack™,ASUS Control Center Express (ACC Express)

Manageability

WOL by PME, PXE
WfM 2.0, DMI 3.0, WOL by PME, PXE

Operating System Support

Windows® 10 64-bit

Back I/O Ports

2 x USB 2.0 (one port can be switched to USB BIOS FlashBack™),3 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A,,1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C,4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A,2 x LAN (RJ45) port(s),1 x Optical S/PDIF out,1 x 8-channel Audio I/O

Graphics

1 x DisplayPort 1.2
1 x D-Sub
1 x DVI-D
1 x HDMI™ 2.1(4K@60Hz)
*Graphics specifications may vary between CPU types.

*The DVI-D port and the DisplayPort cannot work at the same time. Only the DVI-D port functions when the two ports are both connected.

Internal I/O Ports

1 x COM port header,1 x AAFP connector,1 x M.2 Socket 1 with M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (SATA & PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode),1 x M.2 Socket 2 with M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode),2 x U.2 Connector (support U.2 NVMe device),2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1(up to 5Gbps) connector(s) support(s) additional 4 USB 3.2 Gen 1 port(s),1x 6-pin ATX 12V Power connector,1 x VROC_HW_Key,2 x 8-pin EATX 12V Power connectors,1 x Reset button,1 x Q-Code,1 x AAFP connector,2 x USB 2.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 4 USB 2.0 port(s),1 x M.2 Socket 3 with M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode),1 x SPI TPM header,6 x SATA 6Gb/s connector(s),1 x CPU Fan connector(s),1 x CPU OPT Fan connector(s),3 x Chassis Fan connector(s),1 x AIO_PUMP connector,1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector(s),1 x Clear CMOS jumper(s),1 x Node Connector(s),1 x System panel connector,1 x COM port header,1 x T_Sensor Connector

Ethernet

1 x Realtek 1Gb Ethernet

Back Panel I/O Ports

4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (4 x Type-A)

2 x USB 2.0 ports (2 x Type-A)

1 x DisplayPort
1 x D-Sub port
1 x DVI-D port
1 x HDMI™ port
1 x Realtek 1Gb Ethernet port
3 x Audio jacks
1 x COM port
1 x PS/2 Keyboard (purple) port
1 x PS/2 Mouse (green) port

Form Factor

24.4cm x 22.9cm
ATX Form Factor,12 inch x 9.6 inch ( 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm )

Note

*1 Memory capacity supported depends on both CPU installed and Memory
*2 PCIEX16_3 shares bandwidth with U.2_2. Disable U.2_2 in BIOS settings to allow PCIEX16_3 to run at x8 mode.
*3 The SATA6G_1 shares bandwidth with M.2_1. SATA_1 will be disabled if M.2_1 is populated by a SATA device.
*4 For PCIe 3.0 lanes from Intel® Xeon™ W Processors, RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 support is only possible with an Intel® VROC Key; otherwise only RAID 0 is supported
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