GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY A520 AORUS ELITE User manual

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A520 AORUS ELITE
User's Manual
Rev. 1101

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Identifying Your Motherboard Revision
The revision number on your motherboard looks like this: "REV: X.X." For example, "REV: 1.0"
means the revision of the motherboard is 1.0. Check your motherboard revision before updating
motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information.
Example:

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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Product Introduction.......................................................................................4
1-1 Motherboard Layout......................................................................................... 4
1-2 Motherboard Block Diagram ............................................................................ 5
1-3 Box Contents.................................................................................................... 6
Chapter 2 Hardware Installation .....................................................................................7
2-1 Installation Precautions.................................................................................... 7
2-2 Product Specications...................................................................................... 8
2-3 Installing the CPU .......................................................................................... 11
2-4 Installing the Memory..................................................................................... 11
2-5 Installing an Expansion Card ......................................................................... 12
2-6 Back Panel Connectors.................................................................................. 12
2-7 Internal Connectors........................................................................................ 14
Chapter 3 BIOS Setup ..................................................................................................21
Chapter 4 Installing the Operating System and Drivers................................................23
4-1 Operating System Installation ........................................................................ 23
4-2 Drivers Installation.......................................................................................... 24
Chapter 5 Appendix ......................................................................................................25
5-1 Conguring a RAID Set.................................................................................. 25
Regulatory Notices.................................................................................................... 26
Contact Us ................................................................................................................ 27

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USB 2.0 Hub
KB_MS_U32
DVIHDMI
USB20
U32_LAN
ATX
AUDIO
DDR4_A1 DDR4_A2 DDR4_B1 DDR4_B2
ATX_12V
AMD A520
CLR_CMOS
M_BIOS
PCIEX2
PCIEX1_1
PCIEX1_2
PCIEX1_3
PCIEX16
SYS_FAN2
CODEC
A520 AORUS ELITE
F_USB2 F_U32COMD_LED1
F_USB1 F_PANELSYS_FAN3
D_LED2
QFLASH_
PLUS
QFLED
LED_C1
LED_C2
TPM
F_AUDIO
SYS_FAN1
CPU_OPT
iTE®
Super I/O
M2A_CPU
4280110
SATA3
0 2
1 3
BAT
Realtek®
GbE LAN
Socket AM4
CPU_FAN
60
1-1 Motherboard Layout
Chapter 1 Product Introduction

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AMD Socket
AM4 CPU
CPU CLK+/- (100~500 MHz)
PCI Express 3.0 Bus
PCIe 3.0 x4
Center/Subwoofer
Speaker Out
Line Out
MIC
Line In
S/PDIF Out
Rear Speaker Out
CODEC
4 USB 2.0/1.1
2 USB 3.2 Gen 1
4 SATA 6Gb/s
4 USB 2.0/1.1
3 USB 3.2 Gen 1
1 USB 3.2 Gen 2
Type A
AMD A520
HDMI
DVI-D
USB 2.0
Hub
1 M.2 Socket 3
LPC
Bus
TPM
iTE®
Super I/O
SPI
Bus BIOS
x16
1 PCI Express x16
DDR4 3200/2933/2667/2400/2133 MT/s
1-2 Motherboard Block Diagram
LAN
RJ45
Realtek®
GbE LAN
PCI Express 3.0 Bus
x2x1 x1
1 x PCI Express x1
2 PCI Express x1
Switch
1 PCI Express x2
or

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1-3 Box Contents
5A520 AORUS ELITE motherboard
5User's Manual
5Two SATA cables
* The box contents above are for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package you obtain.
The box contents are subject to change without notice.

Chapter 2 Hardware Installation
2-1 Installation Precautions
The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can become
damaged as a result of electrostatic discharge (ESD). Prior to installation, carefully read the user's
manual and follow these procedures:
•Prior to installation, make sure the chassis is suitable for the motherboard.
•Prior to installation, do not remove or break motherboard S/N (Serial Number) sticker or
warranty sticker provided by your dealer. These stickers are required for warranty validation.
•Always remove the AC power by unplugging the power cord from the power outlet before
installing or removing the motherboard or other hardware components.
•When connecting hardware components to the internal connectors on the motherboard, make
sure they are connected tightly and securely.
•When handling the motherboard, avoid touching any metal leads or connectors.
•It is best to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling electronic
components such as a motherboard, CPU or memory. If you do not have an ESD wrist strap,
keep your hands dry and rst touch a metal object to eliminate static electricity.
•Prior to installing the motherboard, please have it on top of an antistatic pad or within an
electrostatic shielding container.
•Before connecting or unplugging the power supply cable from the motherboard, make sure
the power supply has been turned off.
•Before turning on the power, make sure the power supply voltage has been set according to
the local voltage standard.
•Before using the product, please verify that all cables and power connectors of your hardware
components are connected.
•To prevent damage to the motherboard, do not allow screws to come in contact with the
motherboard circuit or its components.
•Make sure there are no leftover screws or metal components placed on the motherboard or
within the computer casing.
•Do not place the computer system on an uneven surface.
•Do not place the computer system in a high-temperature or wet environment.
•Turning on the computer power during the installation process can lead to damage to system
components as well as physical harm to the user.
•If you are uncertain about any installation steps or have a problem related to the use of the
product, please consult a certied computer technician.
•If you use an adapter, extension power cable, or power strip, ensure to consult with its installation
and/or grounding instructions.
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2-2 ProductSpecications
CPU AMD Socket AM4, support for:
AMD Ryzen™5000 G-Series Processors/
AMD Ryzen™5000 Series Processors/
AMD Ryzen™4000 G-Series Processors/
AMD Ryzen™3000 Series Processors
(Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.)
Chipset AMD A520
Memory  4 x DDR4 DIMM sockets supporting up to 128 GB (32 GB single DIMM capacity)
of system memory
Support for DDR4 3200/2933/2667/2400/2133 MT/s memory modules
Dual channel memory architecture
Support for ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8 memory modules
Support for non-ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8/1Rx16 memory modules
Support for Extreme Memory Prole (XMP) memory modules
(Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory
modules.)
Onboard
Graphics
Integrated Graphics Processor:
- 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.
- 1 x HDMI port, supporting a maximum resolution of 4096x2160@60 Hz
* Support for HDMI 2.1 version, HDCP 2.3, and HDR.
Maximum shared memory of 16 GB
Audio Realtek®ALC1200 codec
High Denition Audio
2/4/5.1/7.1-channel
Support for S/PDIF Out
LAN Realtek® GbE LAN chip (1 Gbps/100 Mbps)
Expansion Slots CPU:
- 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, supporting PCIe 3.0 and running at x16 (PCIEX16)
* For optimum performance, if only one PCI Express graphics card is to be installed,
be sure to install it in the PCIEX16 slot.
Chipset:
- 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, supporting PCIe 3.0 and running at x2 (PCIEX2)
- 3 x PCI Express x1 slots, supporting PCIe 3.0 (PCIEX1_1, PCIEX1_2,
PCIEX1_3)
* The PCIEX1_2 and PCIEX1_3 slots share bandwidth with the PCIEX2 slot. The
PCIEX2 slot becomes unavailable when a device is installed in the PCIEX1_2 or
PCIEX1_3 slot.
Storage Interface CPU:
- 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 SATA and
PCIe 3.0 x4/x2 SSD support)
Chipset:
- 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
- Support for RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10
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USB CPU:
- 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A port on the back panel
- 3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports on the back panel
Chipset:
- 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports available through the internal USB header
- 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports available through the internal USB headers
Chipset+USB 2.0 Hub:
- 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports on the back panel
Internal
Connectors
1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector
1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector
1 x CPU fan header
1 x CPU fan/water cooling pump header
3 x system fan headers
2 x addressable LED strip headers
2 x RGB LED strip headers
1 x M.2 Socket 3 connector
4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
1 x front panel header
1 x front panel audio header
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header
2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers
 1 x Trusted Platform Module (TPM) header (2x6 pin, for the GC-TPM2.0_S
module only)
1 x serial port header
1 x Clear CMOS jumper
1 x Q-Flash Plus button
Back Panel
Connectors
1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port
1 x DVI-D port
1 x HDMI port
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A port
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports
4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports
1 x RJ-45 port
1 x optical S/PDIF Out connector
5 x audio jacks
I/O Controller iTE®I/O Controller Chip
Hardware
Monitor
Voltage detection
Temperature detection
Fan speed detection
Water cooling ow rate detection
Overheating warning
Fan fail warning
Fan speed control
* Whether the fan (pump) speed control function is supported will depend on the fan
(pump) you install.
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BIOS 1 x 128 Mbit ash
Use of licensed AMI UEFI BIOS
PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0
Unique Features 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 specications.
- @BIOS
- EasyTune
- RGB Fusion
- Smart Backup
- System Information Viewer
Support for Q-Flash Plus
Support for Q-Flash
Support for Xpress Install
Bundled
Software
Norton® Internet Security (OEM version)
LAN bandwidth management software
Operating
System
Support for Windows 11 64-bit
Support for Windows 10 64-bit
Form Factor ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 24.4cm
* GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to the product specications and product-related information without
prior notice.
&Please visit GIGABYTE's website for support lists of CPU, memory modules, SSDs, and M.2 devices.
https://www.gigabyte.com/Motherboard/A520-AORUS-ELITE-rev-10?m=dl#support-dl
&Please visit the SERVICE/SUPPORT\Utility page on GIGABYTE's website to download the latest version
of apps.
https://www.gigabyte.com/Support/Utility/Motherboard?m=ut
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