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GAA520MDS3HAC, GA-A520M-DS3H-AC, 889523023891, 4719331810696
Gigabyte A520M DS3H AC (rev. 1.x) Motherboard
Overview
AMD A520 Motherboard with Pure Digital VRM Solution, High Quality Audio,
GIGABYTE Gaming LAN with Bandwidth Management, PCIe 3.0 x4 M.2, Intel Dual Band
802.11ac WIFI, RGB FUSION 2.0, Smart Fan 5, Q-Flash Plus
- Supports AMD 3rd Gen Ryzen and 3rd Gen Ryzen with Radeon Graphics
Processors
- Dual Channel ECC/ Non-ECC Unbuffered DDR4, 4 DIMMs
- 5+3 Phases Pure Digital VRM Solution with Low RDS(on) MOSFETs
- Ultra-Fast NVMe PCIe 3.0 x4 M.2 Connector
- Onboard Intel Dual Band 802.11ac Wireless & BT 4.2 with WIFI
Antenna
- GIGABYTE Exclusive 8118 Gaming LAN with Bandwidth Management
- HDMI, DVI-D, Display Ports for Multiple Display
- RGB FUSION 2.0 Supports Addressable LED & RGB LED Strips
- Smart Fan 5 Features Multiple Temperature Sensors, Hybrid Fan Headers with
FAN STOP
- Q-Flash Plus Update BIOS without Installing the CPU, Memory and Graphics
Card
5+3 Phases Pure Digital VRM Solution with Low RDS(on)
MOSFETs
GIGABYTE AORUS series motherboards use a 5+3 phases pure digital PWM + Low
RDS(on) MOSFETs design to support the 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen CPUs by offering
incredible precision in delivering power to the motherboard's most power-hungry
and energy-sensitive components as well as delivering enhanced system
performance and ultimate hardware scalability.
Benefits of Lower RDS(on) MOSFETs
- Optimized gate charge to minimize switching losses.
- Lower temperature, smaller size, better thermal characteristics.
Faster and Better Coverage with Intel Dual Band 802.11ac WIFI + BT
4.2 Module
The onboard 802.11ac WIFI module from Intel supports Dual Band and up to 433
Mbps, 3x faster WIFI speed than 802.11n and also support BLUETOOTH
4.2.
NVMe PCIe 3.0 x4 M.2 Connector (Up to 32
GB/s)
AORUS Gaming Motherboards are focused on delivering M.2 technology to
enthusiasts who want to maximize their system's potential.
Exclusive Realtek 8118 Gaming LAN
High Speed Gigabit LAN with Automatic Bandwidth Allocation
Realtek 8118 LAN is a high performance and friendly network chip for gaming
players with automatic bandwidth allocation to ensure the highest network
priority of the game or application. It can provide users the most comprehensive
features and the fastest and smoothest Internet experience.
Program On Top Gets Highest Priority
Real-Time Network Monitoring
HDMI 2.1 for 4K / 60P / 21:9 / HDCP 2.3
Support
HDMI 2.1, which is backwards compatible with HDMI 2.0/ 1.4 and offering 48
Gb/s of bandwidth twice times more than previous generation. This unlocks the
potential for users to transfer multiple video streams, as well as a native
cinematic 21:9 ratio (which most movies are shot in), Full HDR and HDCP 2.3
support, to offer the best visual experience for viewers.
Smart Fan 5
With Smart Fan 5 users can ensure that their gaming PC can maintain its
performance while staying cool. Smart Fan 5 allows users to interchange their
fan headers to reflect different thermal sensors at different locations on the
motherboard. Not only that, with Smart Fan 5 more hybrid fan headers that
support both PWM and Voltage mode fans have been introduced to make the
motherboard more liquid cooling friendly.
- 5 Fan / Water Pump Connectors
- 3 Temperature Sensors
- All Fan Pin Headers Upgraded to Hybrid Fan Headers
- Interoperable Fans and Sensors
- Intuitive UI for Fan Control
* Different models have a different number of fan pin headers and temperature
sensors. Smart Fan 5 function may vary by model.
Achieve fan silence. With Fan Stop, map any fan to stop completely when
temperatures drop below a specified threshold. Which fan stops, based on
readings from which sensor, and at what temperatureall of it can be customized
to your liking
Intelligent Fan Control Design
Hybrid Fan Pin Headers
Assume complete control over your liquid cooling setup! Smart Fan 5 receives
up-to-the-second information on flow-rate through the Hybrid Fan Pin
Headersgiving you absolute mastery over your PC.
All Hybrid Fan Headers can automatically detect the type of cooling device
whether it be fan or pump with different PWM or Voltage mode.
New Smart Fan 5 Software
Choose from different modes, Quiet to Full Speed, to match your system usage
preferences.
For each fan or pump, you can use the intuitive fan curve to define trigger
thresholds and corresponding fan speeds.
RGB FUSION 2.0
With A520 Motherboards, RGB Fusion 2.0 is even better with Addressable LEDs.
RGB Fusion 2.0 offers users the option to control onboard RGB and external RGB /
Addressable LED light strips* for their PC build. Already feature filled with
colors and patterns, RGB Fusion 2.0 are now upgraded to improve the Addressable
LED support. With external Addressable LED strips, where each LED is digitally
addressable that users can experience even more patterns, styles, and
illuminations.
With A520 Motherboards support the external 5V Addressable LED lighting
strips and up to 300 LED lights. RGB Fusion 2.0 with Addressable LEDs comes with
new patterns and various speed settings with more to come.
Sync with one click
Individual control as you wish
RGB Fusion 2.0 Software
With an integrated intuitive user interface, the RGB Fusion 2.0 provides you
a better solution for customizing the lighting effects across all supported
devices. From motherboards, graphics cards to the peripheral products, you can
personalize your gaming rig with your own style and show off your build by
sharing the profiles. In addition, the new gaming mode makes the lighting
effects interactive with selected games to bring you the most immersive gaming
experience.
GIGABYTE RGB Fusion APP
Don't just make your PC shine, make it a work of art that friends will envy.
With the GIGABYTE RGB Fusion mobile app users can watch as they control the
lighting within their gaming PC. This gives users ease of access as they try and
adjust colors and speeds for different modes, all this can be achieved away from
the keyboard and monitor of their PC.
High-End Audio Capacitors
GIGABYTE motherboards use high-end audio capacitors. These high quality
capacitors help deliver high resolution and high fidelity audio to provide the
most realistic sound effects for gamers.
Audio Noise Guard
GIGABYTE motherboards feature an audio noise guard that essentially separates
the boards sensitive analog audio components from potential noise pollution at
the PCB level.
Q-Flash Plus
Update the BIOS easily without installing the CPU, memory and graphics
card.
With GIGABYTE Q-Flash Plus, you dont need to install the CPU, memory and
graphics card nor enter the BIOS menu to flash the BIOS. Just download and save
a new BIOS file (rename to gigabyte.bin) on the USB flash drive, then press the
dedicated Q-Flash Plus button and youre good to go!
GIGABYTE Patented Double Locking Bracket
Solid Pin Power Connectors
A520 AORUS motherboards feature solid plated ATX 12V 8pin power connectors to
offer a stable power supply during CPU overloading.
Solid Pin Power connector advantages
- Larger contact area for electricity
- More metal quantity to sustain higher power and generated heat
- Ultra durable and longer lifespan
START SULFURIZATION PROTECTION
Sulfur compounds in the air can penetrate tiny onboard resistors creating
chemical change and causing these resistors to open or short. If either of these
occurs the motherboard will fail to function. By equipping resistors with an
Anti-Sulfur Design GIGABYTE gives Ultra Durable Motherboards a whole new
meaning.
Refreshed BIOS
The BIOS is essential for users during initial setup to allow for the most
optimal settings. With a new GUI and easier to use functionalities, GIGABYTE has
been able to reinvent the BIOS to give users a better experience while setting
up their new system.
APP CENTER
GIGABYTE APP CENTER is a useful portal of all GIGABYTE MB utilities and
drivers, you can choose any utility you want to install from APP CENTER and keep
updated with the latest utilities and drivers version.
EasyTune
GIGABYTE's EasyTune is a simple and easy-to-use interface that allows users
to fine-tune their system settings or adjust system and memory clocks and
voltages in a Windows environment. With Smart Quick Boost, one click is all it
takes to automatically overclock your system, giving an added performance boost
when you need it the most.
@BIOS
The GIGABYTE @BIOS app allows you to update your system's BIOS from within
Windows using a simple and slick graphical user interface. @BIOS can
automatically download the latest version from the GIGABYTE servers or you can
update your BIOS from a file on your computer. @BIOS also allows you to save
your current BIOS to a file, recover your previous BIOS from an image and backup
your BIOS to an image.
System Information Viewer
GIGABYTE System Information Viewer is a central location that gives you
access to your current system status. Monitor components such as the clocks and
processor, set your preferred fan speed profile, create alerts when temperatures
get too high or record your system's behavior; these are the possibilities of
the System Information Viewer.
Specifications
|
CPU |
1.
AMD Socket AM4, support for: 3rd Generation AMD Ryzen processors/ 3rd
Generation AMD Ryzen with Radeon Graphics
processors |
|
(Please
refer "CPU Support List" for more
information.) |
|
Chipset |
1.
AMD A520 |
|
Memory |
1.
4 x DDR4 DIMM sockets supporting up to 128 GB (32 GB single DIMM capacity)
of system memory |
|
2.
3rd Gen AMD Ryzen Processors: |
|
Support
for DDR4 4400(O.C.) / 4000(O.C.) / 3600(O.C.) / 3333(O.C.) / 3200 / 2933 /
2667 / 2400 / 2133 MHz memory modules |
|
3.
3rd Gen AMD Ryzen with Radeon Graphics
processors: |
|
Support
for DDR4 4733(O.C.) / 4600(O.C.) / 4400(O.C.) / 4000(O.C.) / 3600(O.C.) /
3333(O.C.) / 3200 / 2933 / 2667 / 2400 / 2133 MHz memory
modules |
|
4.
Dual channel memory architecture |
|
5.
Support for ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8 memory
modules |
|
6.
Support for non-ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8/1Rx16 memory
modules |
|
7.
Support for Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory
modules |
|
(Please
refer "Memory Support List" for more
information.) |
|
Onboard
Graphics |
Integrated
in the 3rd Generation AMD Ryzen with Radeon Graphics
processors: |
|
1.
1 x DVI-D port, supporting a maximum resolution of 1920x1200@60
Hz |
|
*
The DVI-D port does not support D-Sub connection by
adapter. |
|
2.
1 x DisplayPort, supporting a maximum resolution of 5120x2880@60
Hz |
|
*
Support for DisplayPort 1.4 version, HDCP 2.3, and
HDR. |
|
3.
1 x HDMI port, supporting a maximum resolution of 4096x2160@60
Hz |
|
*
Support for HDMI 2.1 version, HDCP 2.3, and
HDR. |
|
Support
for up to 3 displays at the same time |
|
Maximum
shared memory of 16 GB |
|
Audio |
1.
Realtek ALC887 codec |
|
2.
High Definition Audio |
|
3.
2/4/5.1/7.1-channel |
|
*
To configure 7.1-channel audio, you need to open the audio software and
select Device advanced settings > Playback Device to change the default
setting first. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for details on configuring
the audio software. |
|
LAN |
1.
Realtek GbE LAN chip (1000 Mbit/100 Mbit) |
|
Wireless
Communication module |
Intel Wi-Fi
3168 |
|
1.
WIFI 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, supporting 2.4/5 GHz
Dual-Band |
|
2.
BLUETOOTH 4.2 |
|
3.
Support for 11ac wireless standard and up to 433 Mbps data
rate |
|
*
Actual data rate may vary depending on environment and
equipment. |
|
Expansion
Slots |
CPU: |
|
1.
1 x PCI Express x16 slot, supporting PCIe 3.0 and running at
x16 |
|
Chipset: |
|
1.
2 x PCI Express x1 slots, supporting PCIe 3.0 (PCIEX1_1,
PCIEX1_2) |
|
Storage
Interface |
CPU: |
|
1.
1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2242/2260/2280 SATA and PCIe 3.0
x4/x2 SSD support) |
|
Chipset: |
|
1.
4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors |
|
2.
Support for RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10 |
|
USB |
CPU: |
|
1.
4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports on the back panel |
|
Chipset: |
|
1.
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports available through the internal USB
header |
|
2.
4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (2 ports on the back panel, 2 ports available
through the internal USB header) |
|
Internal
I/O Connectors |
1.
1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector |
|
2.
1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector |
|
3.
1 x CPU fan header |
|
4.
2 x system fan headers |
|
5.
1 x addressable LED strip header |
|
6.
1 x RGB LED strip header |
|
7.
1 x M.2 Socket 3 connector |
|
8.
4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors |
|
9.
1 x front panel header |
|
10.
1 x front panel audio header |
|
11.
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header |
|
12.
1 x USB 2.0/1.1 header |
|
13.
1 x Trusted Platform Module (TPM) header (2x6 pin, for the GC-TPM2.0_S
module only) |
|
14.
1 x serial port header |
|
15.
1 x Clear CMOS jumper |
|
16.
1 x Q-Flash Plus button |
|
Back
Panel Connectors |
1.
1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port |
|
2.
1 x DVI-D port |
|
3.
1 x DisplayPort |
|
4.
1 x HDMI port |
|
5.
2 x SMA antenna connectors (1T1R) |
|
6.
4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports |
|
7.
2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports |
|
8.
1 x RJ-45 port |
|
9.
3 x audio jacks |
|
I/O
Controller |
1.
iTE I/O Controller Chip |
|
H/W
Monitoring |
1.
Voltage detection |
|
2.
Temperature detection |
|
3.
Fan speed detection |
|
4.
Overheating warning |
|
5.
Fan fail warning |
|
6.
Fan speed control |
|
*
Whether the fan speed control function is supported will depend on the
cooler you install. |
|
BIOS |
1.
1 x 128 Mbit flash |
|
2.
Use of licensed AMI UEFI BIOS |
|
3.
PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI
5.0 |
|
Unique
Features |
1.
Support for APP Center |
|
*
Available applications in APP Center may vary by motherboard model.
Supported functions of each application may also vary depending on
motherboard specifications. |
|
@BIOS |
|
EasyTune |
|
Fast
Boot |
|
Game
Boost |
|
ON/OFF
Charge |
|
RGB
Fusion |
|
Smart
Backup |
|
System
Information Viewer |
|
2.
Support for Q-Flash Plus |
|
3.
Support for Q-Flash |
|
4.
Support for Xpress Install |
|
Bundled
Software |
1.
Norton Internet Security (OEM version) |
|
2.
Realtek 8118 Gaming LAN Bandwidth Control
Utility |
|
Operating
System |
1.
Support for Windows 10 64-bit |
|
Form
Factor |
1.
Micro ATX Form Factor; 24.4cm x 24.4cm |
|
Remark |
1.
Due to different Linux support condition provided by chipset vendors,
please download Linux driver from chipset vendors' website or 3rd party
website. |
|
2.
Most hardware/software vendors may no longer offer drivers to support
Win9X/ME/2000/XP. If drivers are available from the vendors, we will
update them on the GIGABYTE
website. |
