{"product_id":"asrock-a520m-hdv-micro-atx-am4-motherboard-ddr4-m-2","title":"ASRock A520M-HDV Micro-ATX AM4 Motherboard - DDR4, M.2","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe ASRock A520M-HDV Micro-ATX AM4 Motherboard is a compact Micro-ATX board designed for budget-conscious builders who want a stable, no-frills foundation for AMD Ryzen 3000 or 5000 series desktop processors. It covers everyday computing, home office work, and light media tasks without requiring a discrete graphics card, thanks to its three integrated display outputs — D-Sub, DVI-D, and HDMI with 4K 60Hz support.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch5\u003eWhy This Product\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThree display outputs including 4K HDMI\u003c\/strong\u003e — D-Sub, DVI-D, and HDMI outputs are all present on the rear panel. The HDMI port supports 4K at 60Hz when used with a compatible APU.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePCIe Gen3 x4 M.2 slot for fast storage\u003c\/strong\u003e — The Ultra M.2 socket accepts both PCIe Gen3 x4 and SATA3 drives in 2242, 2260, and 2280 form factors, giving straightforward upgrade options.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSix USB 3.2 Gen1 ports across front and rear\u003c\/strong\u003e — Four USB 3.2 Gen1 ports sit on the rear panel; two more are accessible via a front-panel header, alongside six USB 2.0 ports across rear and front headers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFull Spike Protection on USB, Audio and LAN\u003c\/strong\u003e — ASRock Full Spike Protection guards USB, audio, and LAN ports against unexpected voltage spikes that can cause immediate system faults.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh Density Glass Fabric PCB resists humidity\u003c\/strong\u003e — Reduced gaps between PCB layers help prevent electrical shorts caused by moisture — a meaningful durability consideration in humid environments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e7.1-channel HD audio built in\u003c\/strong\u003e — A Realtek ALC887 codec delivers 7.1-channel high-definition audio output, removing the need for a separate sound card in most desktop use cases.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch5\u003eAt a Glance\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;margin-bottom:10px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eChipset\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eAMD A520\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eSocket\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eAMD AM4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eForm Factor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eMicro ATX (23.0 cm × 20.1 cm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eMemory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e2 × DDR4 DIMM, up to 64 GB, Dual Channel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eMax Memory Speed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eDDR4 4733+ (OC)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eStorage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e4 × SATA3, 1 × M.2 (PCIe Gen3 x4 \/ SATA3)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eDisplay Outputs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eD-Sub, DVI-D, HDMI (4K 60Hz)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eUSB (Total)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e6 × USB 3.2 Gen1, 6 × USB 2.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch5\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Compatible with AMD AM4 socket Ryzen 3000, 3000 G-Series, 4000 G-Series, 5000, and 5000 G-Series desktop processors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Supports standard DDR4 DIMMs at speeds from 2133 MHz up to 4733+ MHz (OC) in dual-channel configuration across two slots, up to 64 GB total.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Accepts Micro-ATX cases; board dimensions are 9.0 in × 7.9 in (23.0 cm × 20.1 cm).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Discrete PCIe 3.0 x16 slot is present for an add-in graphics card, compatible with standard ATX 24-pin and 4-pin 12V power supplies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNote: Integrated graphics outputs (D-Sub, DVI-D, HDMI) require a processor with integrated graphics (APU). CPUs without integrated graphics cannot use the onboard display outputs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✗ Not compatible with Intel CPUs or AMD AM3\/AM3+\/FM2+ processors — AM4 socket only.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch5\u003eBest For \/ Trade-offs\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest for:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBudget desktop builds\u003c\/b\u003e using AMD Ryzen 3000 or 5000 series APUs that rely on integrated Radeon Vega graphics for display output.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHome office and everyday computing\u003c\/b\u003e where multiple monitor connections (D-Sub, DVI-D, HDMI) are needed without a discrete GPU.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eStorage-forward builds\u003c\/b\u003e that want one fast M.2 NVMe drive alongside up to four SATA3 devices for bulk storage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCompact PC builders\u003c\/b\u003e who need a Micro-ATX footprint but still want six USB 3.2 Gen1 ports and 7.1-channel audio without add-in cards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eEnvironments with humidity concerns\u003c\/b\u003e, where the High Density Glass Fabric PCB provides additional protection against moisture-related electrical shorts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTrade-offs:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOverclocking enthusiasts\u003c\/b\u003e: the A520 chipset does not support CPU overclocking; memory OC is available but CPU multiplier adjustments are locked.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMulti-GPU or high-bandwidth GPU builds\u003c\/b\u003e: only one PCIe 3.0 x16 slot is present with no additional x16 slot for SLI or CrossFire configurations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBuilders needing more than two memory slots\u003c\/b\u003e: the board provides only two DDR4 DIMM slots, limiting future RAM expansion compared to full-ATX boards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMultiple NVMe drive configurations\u003c\/b\u003e: only one M.2 socket is provided; additional NVMe drives would require PCIe adapter cards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWi-Fi connectivity requirements\u003c\/b\u003e: no wireless LAN adapter is included or referenced; only Gigabit wired LAN is provided via Realtek RTL8111H.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eASRock Super Alloy - Premium 50A Power Choke - Sapphire Black PCB - High Density Glass Fabric PCB ASRock Ultra M.2 (PCIe Gen3 x4 \u0026amp; SATA3) ASRock Full Spike Protection (for all USB, Audio, LAN Ports) ASRock Live Update \u0026amp; APP Shop\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Supports AMD AM4 Socket Ryzen™ 3000, 3000 G-Series, 4000 G-Series, 5000 and 5000 G-Series Desktop Processors*\u003cbr\u003e- 6 Power Phase design\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e*Supported only with processors with integrated graphics. Please check CPU support list from each motherboard webpage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCompared to traditional chokes, ASRock's premium 50A power chokes effectively make the saturation current up to three times better, thus providing enhanced and improved Vcore voltage to the motherboard.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHigh Density Glass Fabric PCB design that reduces the gaps between the PCB layers to protect the motherboard against electrical shorts caused by humidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePure black PCB appearance. The new Sapphire Black PCB represents rock-solid quality and gives the motherboard a more mysterious touch.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSome sensitive digital components on the motherboard are vulnerable to power surges, the excessive current may cause your system to malfunction immediately. ASRock Full Spike Protection includes various technologies to prevent your motherboard's components from being damaged by these unexpected voltage spikes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSupports the most recent HDMI 4K 60Hz graphics output specification. With the larger bandwidth and increased frame rate, the motion on your screen becomes more fluid and less blurry.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eComplete with all three types of most used connectors! Packed with a D-Sub + DVI-D + HDMI combo. Plus the HDMI port supports 4K resolution.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e*Supported only with processors with integrated graphics. Please check CPU support list from each motherboard webpage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eASRock Live Update \u0026amp; APP Shop is designed for your convenience. We provide various apps and support software for users to download. You can also easily optimize your system and keep your motherboard up to date with ASRock Live Update \u0026amp; APP Shop.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch5\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;margin-bottom:10px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eASRock\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eA520M-HDV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eForm Factor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eMicro ATX\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e23.0 cm × 20.1 cm (9.0 in × 7.9 in)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003ePCB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eSapphire Black, High Density Glass Fabric, Solid Capacitor design\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eChipset\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eAMD A520\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eCPU Socket\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eAMD AM4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eCPU Compatibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eRyzen 3000, 3000 G-Series, 4000 G-Series, 5000, 5000 G-Series Desktop Processors (AM4)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMemory \u0026amp; Storage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;margin-bottom:10px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eMemory Slots\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e2 × DDR4 DIMM (288-pin)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eMax Memory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e64 GB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eMemory Channel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eDual Channel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eMemory Speed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eDDR4 4733+(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\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eSATA Ports\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e4 × SATA3 6.0 Gb\/s\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eM.2 Slot\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e1 × Ultra M.2 (Key M), 2242\/2260\/2280, PCIe Gen3 x4 (32 Gb\/s) \u0026amp; SATA3 6.0 Gb\/s\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConnectivity \u0026amp; I\/O\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;margin-bottom:10px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eExpansion Slots\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e1 × PCIe 3.0 x16 (CPU); 1 × PCIe 3.0 x1 (Chipset)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eGraphics Output\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e1 × D-Sub, 1 × DVI-D, 1 × HDMI (4K 60Hz)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eOnboard Graphics\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eIntegrated AMD Radeon Vega (requires APU); DirectX 12, Pixel Shader 5.0; 2 GB shared memory default\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eUSB Rear\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e4 × USB 3.2 Gen1, 2 × USB 2.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eUSB Front Headers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e2 × USB 3.2 Gen1 (via header), 4 × USB 2.0 (via 2 × headers)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eLAN\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eRealtek RTL8111H Gigabit LAN (10\/100\/1000 Mb\/s); Wake-On-LAN; Energy Efficient Ethernet 802.3az; PXE; Lightning\/ESD Protection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eAudio\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e7.1 CH HD Audio — Realtek ALC887\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eFan Connectors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e1 × CPU Fan (4-pin); 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