ASROCK A520M-HDVP 2.0 User manual

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Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction 1
1.1 Package Contents 1
1.2 Specications 2
1.3 Motherboard Layout 6
1.4 I/O Panel 8
1.5 Block Diagram 9
Chapter 2 Installation 10
2.1 Installing the CPU 11
2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink 13
2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) 21
2.4 Connecting the Front Panel Header 24
2.5 Installing the Motherboard 25
2.6 Installing SATA Drives 26
2.7 Installing a Graphics Card 28
2.8 Connecting Peripheral Devices 30
2.9 Connecting the Power Connectors 31
2.10 Power On 32
2.11 Jumpers Setup 33
2.12 Onboard Headers and Connectors 34
2.13 M.2 SSD Module Installation Guide (M2_1) 42

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A520M-HDVP R2.0
Chapter 1 Introduction
ank you for purchasing ASRock A520M-HDVP R2.0 motherboard, a reliable
motherboard produced under ASRock’s consistently stringent quality control.
It delivers excellent performance with robust design conforming to ASRock’s
commitment to quality and endurance.
1.1 Package Contents
• ASRock A520M-HDVP R2.0 Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor)
• ASRock A520M-HDVP R2.0 User Manual
• ASRock A520M-HDVP R2.0 Support CD
• 1 x I/O Panel Shield
• 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional)
• 1 x Screw for M.2 Socket (Optional)
Because the motherboard specications and the BIOS soware might be updated, the
content of this documentation will be subject to change without notice. In case any
modications of this documentation occur, the updated version will be available on
ASRock’s website without further notice. If you require technical support related to
this motherboard, please visit our website for specic information about the model
you are using. You may nd the latest VGA cards and CPU support list on ASRock’s
website as well. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com.

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1.2 Specications
Platform • Micro ATX Form Factor
CPU • Supports AMD AM4 Socket RyzenTM 3000, 4000 G-Series
and 5000 and 5000 G-Series Desktop Processors*
* Not compatible with AMD RyzenTM 5 3400G and RyzenTM 3
3200G.
Chipset • AMD A520
Memory • Dual Channel DDR4 Memory Technology
• 2 x DDR4 DIMM Slots
• AMD Ryzen series CPUs (Vermeer) support DDR4
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-buered memory*
• AMD 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-buered memory*
• AMD Ryzen series APUs (Cezanne) 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-buered 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-buered
memory*
* For Ryzen Series APUs (Cezanne and Renoir), ECC is only
supported with PRO CPUs.
* Please refer to Memory Support List on ASRock's website for
more information. (http://www.asrock.com/)
• Max. capacity of system memory: 64GB
• Supports Extreme Memory Prole (XMP) memory modules

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* Please refer to page 21 for AMD non-XMP memory frequency
support. For more details, please refer to the QVL on ASRock's
website.
Expansion
Slot
CPU:
• 1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 Slot (PCIE2), supports x16 mode*
Chipset:
• 2 x PCIe 3.0 x1 Slots (PCIE1 and PCIE3)*
• 1 x PCI Slot
* Supports NVMe SSD as boot disks
Graphics • Integrated AMD RadeonTM Vega Series Graphics in Ryzen
Series APU (Actual support may vary by CPU)
• 1 x HDMI 2.1, supports HDR, HDCP 2.3, 4K Ultra HD
(UHD) playback and max. resolution up to 4K 60Hz
• 1 x DisplayPort 1.4, supports HDCP 2.3, 4K Ultra HD (UHD)
playback and max. resolution up to 5K 120Hz*
• 1 x DVI-D, supports max. resolution up to Full HD
(1920x1200) 60Hz*
• 1 x D-Sub, supports max. resolution up to Full HD
(1920x1200) 60Hz
* Only DVI-D will function if DVI-D and DisplayPort 1.4 ports
are both connected.
Audio • 7.1 CH HD Audio (Realtek ALC897 Audio Codec)
LAN • Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s
• Realtek RTL8111HN
USB • 6 x USB 3.2 Gen1 (4 Rear, 2 Front)
• 6 x USB 2.0 (2 Rear, 4 Front)
* All USB ports support ESD Protection

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Rear Panel
I/O
• 1 x PS/2 Mouse Port
• 1 x PS/2 Keyboard Port
• 1 x Serial Port: COM2
• 1 x D-Sub Port
• 1 x DVI-D Port
• 1 x HDMI Port
• 1 x DisplayPort 1.4
• 2 x USB 2.0 Ports
• 4 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Ports
• 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port
• HD Audio Jacks: Line in / Front Speaker / Microphone
Storage CPU:
• 1 x Ultra M.2 Socket (M2_1, Key M), supports type 2280
SATA3 6.0 Gb/s & PCIe Gen3x4 (32 Gb/s) modes*
Chipset:
• 4 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s Connectors
* Supports NVMe SSD as boot disks
RAID • Supports RAID 0, RAID 1 and RAID 10 for SATA storage
devices
Connector • 1 x Print Port Header
• 1 x SPI TPM Header
• 1 x COM Port Header
• 1 x Chassis Intrusion and Speaker Header
• 1 x CPU Fan Connector (4-pin)*
• 1 x Chassis Fan Connector (4-pin)**
• 1 x Chassis/Water Pump Fan Connector (4-pin) (Smart Fan
Speed Control)***
• 1 x 24 pin ATX Power Connector
• 1 x 8 pin 12V Power Connector
• 1 x Front Panel Audio Connector
• 2 x USB 2.0 Headers (Support 4 USB 2.0 ports)
• 1 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Header (Supports 2 USB 3.2 Gen1 ports)
* CPU_FAN1 supports the fan power up to 1A (12W).
** CHA_FAN2 supports the fan power up to 1A (12W).
*** CHA_FAN1/WP supports the fan power up to 2A (24W).
*** CHA_FAN1/WP can auto detect if 3-pin or 4-pin fan is in
use.

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Please realize that there is a certain risk involved with overclocking, including
adjusting the setting in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using
third-party overclocking tools. Overclocking may aect your system’s stability, or
even cause damage to the components and devices of your system. It should be done
at your own risk and expense. We are not responsible for possible damage caused by
overclocking.
* For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com
BIOS
Feature
• AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with GUI support
OS • Microso® Windows® 10 64-bit / 11 64-bit
Certica-
tions
• FCC, CE
• ErP/EuP ready (ErP/EuP ready power supply is required)

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1.3 Motherboard Layout

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A520M-HDVP R2.0
No. Description
1 8 pin 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1)
2 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1)
3 2 x 288-pin DDR4 DIMM Slots (DDR4_A1, DDR4_B1)
4 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1)
5 USB 3.2 Gen1 Header (USB3_5_6)
6 SPI TPM Header (SPI_TPM_J1)
7 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_3) (Upper), SATA3 Connector (SATA3_4) (Lower)
8 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_1) (Upper), SATA3 Connector (SATA3_2) (Lower)
9 System Panel Header (PANEL1)
10 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1)
11 Chassis Intrusion and Speaker Header (SPK_CI1)
12 Chassis/Water Pump Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1/WP)
13 USB 2.0 Header (USB_3_4)
14 USB 2.0 Header (USB_5_6)
15 Print Port Header (LPT1)
16 COM Port Header (COM1)
17 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN2)
18 Front Panel Audio Header (HD_AUDIO1)