ASRock A520M-ITX/ac AMD AM4 DDR4 Mini ITX Wifi Motherboard

Experience seamless computing with the ASRock A520M-ITX/ac motherboard, designed for AMD AM4 processors. This compact Mini ITX board features DDR4 support for enhanced performance and dual-band Wi-Fi for fast connectivity. Enjoy ample expansion slots and ultra-fast storage options, ensuring a powerful, efficient build for gaming and productivity.

£97.95 £81.62
SKU
7F8-5E3-5DB
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Features

General

SKU 7F8-5E3-5DB

Features

Brand ASRock
Model Number A520M-ITX/ac
Motherboard Chipset A520 Chipset (Ryzen AM4)
CPU Socket Type AM4
Memory Type DDR4
Form Factor Micro ATX

ASRock A520M-ITX/ac AMD AM4 DDR4 Mini ITX Wifi Motherboard

Unlock the potential of your PC build with the ASRock A520M-ITX/ac, a high-performance Mini ITX motherboard designed for AMD AM4 processors. This compact yet powerful motherboard is perfect for gamers, content creators, and anyone looking to maximize their desktop space without sacrificing performance. Built with cutting-edge technology, it supports a variety of AMD Ryzen processors, ensuring compatibility and reliability.

The ASRock A520M-ITX/ac is engineered with a robust power design, featuring a 5-phase CPU power delivery system that enhances stability while delivering ample power for demanding tasks. With support for dual-channel DDR4 memory up to 4600 MHz (OC), you can enjoy seamless multitasking and smooth gaming experiences. This motherboard also includes dual DIMM slots, allowing for up to 64GB of RAM, so you can push your system to its limits.

One of the standout features of this motherboard is its integrated WiFi 802.11ac capability, offering fast and reliable wireless connectivity. Say goodbye to tangled wires and enjoy the freedom of seamless internet access. The onboard Bluetooth 5.0 support allows you to connect your favorite peripherals without the need for additional adapters, keeping your setup clean and efficient.

Connectivity is made easy with multiple USB ports, including USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A and Type-C options that deliver high-speed data transfers. The motherboard also features HDMI and DisplayPort outputs, making it perfect for users who need high-definition video output for their monitors or TVs. With the ASRock A520M-ITX/ac, you can easily connect to multiple displays to enhance your productivity or gaming experience.

The ASRock A520M-ITX/ac includes advanced audio components, featuring the Realtek ALC887 audio codec, which delivers high-definition audio to ensure your gaming and multimedia experiences are rich and immersive. Whether you're gaming, streaming, or watching movies, you'll appreciate the clarity and depth of sound on this motherboard.

Designed for efficiency and optimal airflow, the ASRock A520M-ITX/ac supports several cooling headers, allowing you to manage your system's temperature effectively. This is essential for maintaining peak performance during intensive tasks or long gaming sessions. Plus, its compact size makes it ideal for small form factor builds, where space is at a premium.

When it comes to durability, this motherboard doesn’t disappoint. With high-quality capacitors and a sturdy PCB design, the ASRock A520M-ITX/ac is built to last. Enjoy peace of mind knowing you have a reliable foundation for your system that can handle the demands of tomorrow’s software and games.

Upgrade your PC experience with the ASRock A520M-ITX/ac. This motherboard combines performance, connectivity, and durability to create an exceptional computing platform. Don’t settle for less; choose the ASRock A520M-ITX/ac for your next build and experience the difference it makes in performance and usability.

Description

ASRock A520M-ITX/ac AMD AM4 DDR4 Mini ITX Wifi Motherboard


ASRock A520M-ITX/ac AMD AM4 DDR4 Mini ITX Wifi Motherboard

Unlock the potential of your PC build with the ASRock A520M-ITX/ac, a high-performance Mini ITX motherboard designed for AMD AM4 processors. This compact yet powerful motherboard is perfect for gamers, content creators, and anyone looking to maximize their desktop space without sacrificing performance. Built with cutting-edge technology, it supports a variety of AMD Ryzen processors, ensuring compatibility and reliability.

The ASRock A520M-ITX/ac is engineered with a robust power design, featuring a 5-phase CPU power delivery system that enhances stability while delivering ample power for demanding tasks. With support for dual-channel DDR4 memory up to 4600 MHz (OC), you can enjoy seamless multitasking and smooth gaming experiences. This motherboard also includes dual DIMM slots, allowing for up to 64GB of RAM, so you can push your system to its limits.

One of the standout features of this motherboard is its integrated WiFi 802.11ac capability, offering fast and reliable wireless connectivity. Say goodbye to tangled wires and enjoy the freedom of seamless internet access. The onboard Bluetooth 5.0 support allows you to connect your favorite peripherals without the need for additional adapters, keeping your setup clean and efficient.

Connectivity is made easy with multiple USB ports, including USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A and Type-C options that deliver high-speed data transfers. The motherboard also features HDMI and DisplayPort outputs, making it perfect for users who need high-definition video output for their monitors or TVs. With the ASRock A520M-ITX/ac, you can easily connect to multiple displays to enhance your productivity or gaming experience.

The ASRock A520M-ITX/ac includes advanced audio components, featuring the Realtek ALC887 audio codec, which delivers high-definition audio to ensure your gaming and multimedia experiences are rich and immersive. Whether you're gaming, streaming, or watching movies, you'll appreciate the clarity and depth of sound on this motherboard.

Designed for efficiency and optimal airflow, the ASRock A520M-ITX/ac supports several cooling headers, allowing you to manage your system's temperature effectively. This is essential for maintaining peak performance during intensive tasks or long gaming sessions. Plus, its compact size makes it ideal for small form factor builds, where space is at a premium.

When it comes to durability, this motherboard doesn’t disappoint. With high-quality capacitors and a sturdy PCB design, the ASRock A520M-ITX/ac is built to last. Enjoy peace of mind knowing you have a reliable foundation for your system that can handle the demands of tomorrow’s software and games.

Upgrade your PC experience with the ASRock A520M-ITX/ac. This motherboard combines performance, connectivity, and durability to create an exceptional computing platform. Don’t settle for less; choose the ASRock A520M-ITX/ac for your next build and experience the difference it makes in performance and usability.

Specification

Unique Feature
ASRock Super Alloy
- Premium 60A Power Choke
- 50A Dr.MOS
- Sapphire Black PCB
- High Density Glass Fabric PCB
Intel® 802.11ac WiFi
ASRock Full Coverage M.2 Heatsink
ASRock Ultra M.2 (PCIe Gen3x4)
ASRock Full Spike Protection (for all USB, Audio, LAN Ports)
ASRock Live Update & APP Shop
CPU
- Supports AMD AM4 Socket Ryzen™ 3000, 3000 G-Series, 4000 G-Series, 5000 and 5000 G-Series Desktop Processors*
- Digi Power design
- 8 Power Phase design

*Please refer to CPU support list for details.
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-buffered 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-buffered 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-buffered 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-buffered memory*
- Max. capacity of system memory: 64GB**
- Supports Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules
- 15μ Gold Contact in DIMM Slots


*For Ryzen Series APUs (Cezanne and Renoir), ECC is only supported with PRO CPUs.
Please refer to below table for AMD non-XMP memory frequency support. For more details, please refer to the QVL on ASRock's website.

Ryzen Series CPUs (Vermeer):
 

Ryzen Series CPUs (Matisse):
 

Ryzen Series CPUs:
 

SR: Single rank DIMM, 1Rx4 or 1Rx8 on DIMM module label
DR: Dual rank DIMM, 2Rx4 or 2Rx8 on DIMM module label

**Due to the operating system limitation, the actual memory size may be less than 4GB for the reservation for system usage under Windows® 32-bit OS. For Windows® 64-bit OS with 64-bit CPU, there is no such limitation.
BIOS
- 128Mb AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with GUI support
- Supports "Plug and Play"
- ACPI 5.1 compliance wake up events
- Supports jumperfree
- SMBIOS 2.3 support
- CPU, CPU VDDCR_SOC, DRAM, VPPM, +1.8VSB, VDDP Voltage Multi-adjustment
Graphics
- Integrated AMD Radeon™ Vega Series Graphics in Ryzen Series APU*
- DirectX 12, Pixel Shader 5.0
- Shared memory default 2GB. Max Shared memory supports up to 16GB.**
- Dual graphics output: support HDMI and DisplayPort 1.4 ports by independent display controllers
- Supports HDMI 2.1 with max. resolution up to 4K x 2K (4096x2160) @ 60Hz
- Supports DisplayPort 1.4 with max. resolution up to 5K (5120x2880)@120Hz
- Supports Auto Lip Sync, Deep Color (12bpc), xvYCC and HBR (High Bit Rate Audio) with HDMI 2.1 Port (Compliant HDMI monitor is required)
- Supports HDR (High Dynamic Range) with HDMI 2.1
- Supports HDCP 2.3 with HDMI 2.1 and DisplayPort 1.4 Ports
- Supports 4K Ultra HD (UHD) playback with HDMI 2.1 and DisplayPort 1.4 Ports
- Supports Microsoft PlayReady

*Actual support may vary by CPU

**The Max shared memory 16GB requires 32GB system memory installed.
Audio
- 7.1 CH HD Audio (Realtek ALC887/897 Audio Codec)
- Supports Surge Protection
LAN
- PCIE x1 Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s
- Realtek RTL8111H
- Supports Wake-On-LAN
- Supports Lightning/ESD Protection
- Supports Energy Efficient Ethernet 802.3az
- Supports PXE
Wireless LAN
- 802.11ac WiFi Module
- Supports IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
- Supports Dual-Band (2.4/5 GHz)
- Supports high speed wireless connections up to 433Mbps
- Supports Bluetooth 4.2 + High speed class II
Slots
- 1 x PCI Express 3.0 x16 Slot (PCIE1: x16 mode)*
- 1 x Vertical M.2 Socket (Key E) with the bundled WiFi-802.11ac PCIe WiFi module (on the rear I/O)

*AMD Ryzen series CPUs (Matisse) supports PCIe riser cards to extend x8/x8 slots
Supports NVMe SSD as boot disks
Storage
- 4 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s Connectors, support RAID (RAID 0, RAID 1 and RAID 10), NCQ, AHCI and Hot Plug
- 1 x Ultra M.2 Socket (M2_1), supports M Key type 2280 M.2 SATA3 6.0 Gb/s module and M.2 PCI Express module up to Gen3 x4 (32 Gb/s)*

*Supports NVMe SSD as boot disks
NVMe SSD is not supported with AMD Athlon™ 3000G Processors
Supports ASRock U.2 Kit
Connector
- 1 x RGB LED Header*
- 1 x Addressable LED Header**
- 1 x CPU Fan Connector (4-pin)***
- 2 x Chassis/Water Pump Fan Connectors (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
- 1 x USB 2.0 Header (Supports 2 USB 2.0 ports) (Supports ESD Protection)
- 1 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Header (Supports 2 USB 3.2 Gen1 ports) (Supports ESD Protection)

*Supports in total up to 12V/3A, 36W LED Strip

**Supports in total up to 5V/3A, 15W LED Strip

***The CPU Fan Connector supports the CPU fan of maximum 1A (12W) fan power.

****The Chassis/Water Pump Fan supports the water cooler fan of maximum 2A (24W) fan power.
CHA_FAN1/WP and CHA_FAN2/WP can auto detect if 3-pin or 4-pin fan is in use.
Rear Panel I/O
- 2 x Antenna Ports
- 1 x PS/2 Mouse/Keyboard Port
- 1 x HDMI Port
- 1 x DisplayPort 1.4
- 2 x USB 2.0 Ports (Supports ESD Protection)
- 3 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A Ports (Supports ESD Protection)
- 1 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-C Port (Supports ESD Protection)
- 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED)
- HD Audio Jacks: Line in / Front Speaker / Microphone
Software and UEFI
Software
- ASRock Motherboard Utility (A-Tuning)
- ASRock Polychrome SYNC
UEFI
- ASRock Full HD UEFI
- ASRock Instant Flash

*These utilities can be downloaded from ASRock Live Update & APP Shop.
Support CD
- Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version), Google Chrome Browser and Toolbar
Accessories
- I/O Shield
- 2 x SATA Data Cables
- 2 x ASRock WiFi 2.4/5 GHz Antennas
Hardware Monitor
- Temperature Sensing: CPU, Chassis/Water Pump Fans
- Fan Tachometer: CPU, Chassis/Water Pump Fans
- Quiet Fan (Auto adjust chassis fan speed by CPU temperature): CPU, Chassis/Water Pump Fans
- Fan Multi-Speed Control: CPU, Chassis/Water Pump Fans
- Voltage monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, CPU Vcore
Form Factor
- Mini-ITX Form Factor: 6.7-in x 6.7-in, 17.0 cm x 17.0 cm
- Solid Capacitor design
OS
- Microsoft Windows® 10 64-bit / 11 64-bit
Certifications
- FCC, CE
- ErP/EuP ready (ErP/EuP ready power supply is required)