Gigabyte A520M AORUS ELITE User Manual
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A520M AORUS ELITE User's Manual Rev. 1001 12ME-A52MAEL-1001R For more product details, please visit GIGABYTE's website. To reduce the impacts on global warming, the packaging materials of this product are recyclable and reusable. GIGABYTE works with you to protect the environment. - Gigabyte A520M AORUS ELITE | User Manual - Page 2
written permission. „„ In order to assist in the use of this product, carefully read the User's Manual. „„ For product-related information, check on our website at: https://www.gigabyte.com Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard looks like this: "REV: X.X." For - Gigabyte A520M AORUS ELITE | User Manual - Page 3
Table of Contents A520M AORUS ELITE Motherboard Layout 4 A520M AORUS ELITE Motherboard Block Diagram 5 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 6 1-1 Installation Precautions 6 1-2 Product Specifications 7 1-3 Installing the CPU 10 1-4 Installing the Memory 10 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 11 1-6 - Gigabyte A520M AORUS ELITE | User Manual - Page 4
QFLED F_AUDIO D_LED1 COM LED_C1 TPM F_USB1 F_U32 SYS_FAN2 F_PANEL QFLASH_PLUS Box Contents 55 A520M AORUS ELITE motherboard 55 Two SATA cables 55 Motherboard driver disc 55 I/O Shield 55 User's Manual * The box contents above are for reference only and the actual items shall depend - Gigabyte A520M AORUS ELITE | User Manual - Page 5
A520M AORUS ELITE Motherboard Block Diagram 1 PCI Express x16 PCI Express 3.0 Bus x16 1 M.2 Socket 3 CPU CLK+/- (100~500 MHz) DDR4 3200/2933/2667/2400/2133 MHz 4 USB 3.2 Gen 1 - Gigabyte A520M AORUS ELITE | User Manual - Page 6
(ESD). Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: •• Prior to installation, make sure the user. •• If you are uncertain about any installation steps or have a problem related to the use of the product, please consult a certified computer technician. - Gigabyte A520M AORUS ELITE | User Manual - Page 7
AMD Ryzen™ processors/ 3rd Generation AMD Ryzen™ with Radeon™ Graphics processors (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) Chipset ŠŠ AMD A520 Memory Onboard Graphics Audio ŠŠ 4 x DDR4 DIMM sockets supporting up to 128 GB (32 GB single DIMM capacity) of system memory - Gigabyte A520M AORUS ELITE | User Manual - Page 8
detection ŠŠ Temperature detection ŠŠ Fan speed detection ŠŠ Overheating warning ŠŠ Fan fail warning ŠŠ Fan speed control * Whether the fan speed control function is supported will depend on the cooler you install. ŠŠ 1 x 128 Mbit flash ŠŠ Use of licensed AMI UEFI BIOS ŠŠ PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.7, WfM - Gigabyte A520M AORUS ELITE | User Manual - Page 9
for Xpress Install Norton® Internet Security (OEM version) Realtek® 8118 Gaming LAN Bandwidth Control Utility Support for Windows 10 64-bit Form Factor ŠŠ Micro ATX Form Factor; 24.4cm x 24.4cm * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to the product specifications and product-related - Gigabyte A520M AORUS ELITE | User Manual - Page 10
Installing the CPU Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the CPU: •• Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the - Gigabyte A520M AORUS ELITE | User Manual - Page 11
Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before you begin to install an expansion card: •• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Carefully read the manual that came with your expansion card. •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power - Gigabyte A520M AORUS ELITE | User Manual - Page 12
or receiving is occurring USB 3.2 Gen 1 Port The USB 3.2 Gen 1 port supports the USB 3.2 Gen 1 specification and is compatible to the USB 2.0 specification. Playback Device to change the default setting first. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for details on configuring the audio software. (Note - Gigabyte A520M AORUS ELITE | User Manual - Page 13
1-7 Internal Connectors 1 3 6 5 2 4 8 15 7 9 6 5 14 13 12 11 16 10 4 17 1) ATX_12V 2) ATX 3) CPU_FAN 4) SYS_FAN1/SYS_FAN2 5) D_LED1/D_LED2 6) LED_C1/LED_C2 7) SATA3 0/1/2/3 8) M2A_CPU 9) F_AUDIO 10) F_PANEL 11) F_U32 12) F_USB1 13) COM 14) TPM 15) BAT 16) CLR_CMOS 17) QFLASH_PLUS Read the - Gigabyte A520M AORUS ELITE | User Manual - Page 14
. When connecting a fan cable, be sure to connect it in the correct orientation (the black connector wire is the ground wire). The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of a CPU fan with fan speed control design. For optimum heat dissipation, it is recommended that - Gigabyte A520M AORUS ELITE | User Manual - Page 15
damage of the LED strip. B_ For how to turn on/off the lights of the LED strip please visit the "Unique Features" webpage of GIGABYTE's website. Before installing the devices, be sure to turn off the devices and your computer. Unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent - Gigabyte A520M AORUS ELITE | User Manual - Page 16
with SATA 3Gb/s and SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. The SATA connectors support RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10. Refer to Chapter 3, "Configuring a RAID Set," for instructions on configuring a RAID array. _0 F _ S_ SATA3 1 73 1 7 2 1 71 0 1 7 Pin - Gigabyte A520M AORUS ELITE | User Manual - Page 17
9) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header) The front panel audio header supports High Definition audio (HD). You may connect your chassis front panel audio issuing a beep code. One single short beep will be heard if no problem is detected at system startup. •• HD (Hard Drive Activity LED): Connects - Gigabyte A520M AORUS ELITE | User Manual - Page 18
11) F_U32 (USB 3.2 Gen 1 Header) The header conforms to USB 3.2 Gen 1 and USB 2.0 specification and can provide two USB ports. For purchasing the optional 3.5" front panel that provides two USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports, please contact the local dealer. 1 F_USB30 20 Pin No. Definition Pin No. Definition 1 - Gigabyte A520M AORUS ELITE | User Manual - Page 19
_ __ 3 B F F_USB3 F _0 14) TPM (Trusted Platform Module Header) You may connect a TPM (Trusted Platform Module) to this header. _ _B _ S_ Pin No. Definition Pin No. Definitio_n F 1 LAD0 7 LAD3 11 1 2 VCC3 8 GND 12 2 3 LAD1 9 LFRAME 4 No Pin 10 NC 5 LAD2 6 LCLK 11 SERIRQ _0 F - Gigabyte A520M AORUS ELITE | User Manual - Page 20
After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for BIOS configurations). 17) use Q-Flash Plus please visit the "Unique Features" webpage of GIGABYTE's website. - 20 - - Gigabyte A520M AORUS ELITE | User Manual - Page 21
when the power is turned on. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily . •• Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky, if you do not encounter problems using the current version of BIOS, it is recommended that you not flash - Gigabyte A520M AORUS ELITE | User Manual - Page 22
2-2 The Main Menu Setup Menus Configuration Items System Time Hardware Information Option Description Current Settings Quick Access Bar allows you to quickly move to the General Help, Easy Mode, Smart Fan 5, or Q-Flash screen. Advanced Mode Function Keys Move the selection bar to - Gigabyte A520M AORUS ELITE | User Manual - Page 23
2-3 Favorites (F11) Set your frequently used options as your favorites and use the key to quickly switch to the page where all of your favorite options are located. To add or remove a favorite option, go to its original page and press on the option. The option is marked with a star - Gigabyte A520M AORUS ELITE | User Manual - Page 24
, clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values.) && CPU Clock Control Allows you to manually set the CPU base clock in 1 MHz increments. (Default: Auto) Important: It is highly recommended that Note) This item is present only when you install a CPU that supports this feature. - 24 - - Gigabyte A520M AORUS ELITE | User Manual - Page 25
enabled. Disabled Disables this function. (Default) Profile1 Profile2 (Note 2) Uses Profile 1 settings. Uses Profile 2 settings. && XMP High Frequency Support (Note 2) Allows you to select the compatibility level for high-frequency memory. This item is configurable only when Extreme - Gigabyte A520M AORUS ELITE | User Manual - Page 26
ƒƒ Advanced Memory Settings ƒƒ Memory Subtimings dd Standard Timing Control, Advanced Timing Control, CAD Bus Setup Timing, CAD Bus Drive Strength, Data Bus Configuration These sections provide memory timing settings. Note: Your system may become unstable or fail to boot after you make changes on - Gigabyte A520M AORUS ELITE | User Manual - Page 27
2-5 Settings ƒƒ Platform Power && AC BACK Determines the state of the system after the return of power from an AC power loss. Memory The system returns to its last known awake state upon the return of the AC power. Always On The system is turned on upon the return of the AC power. Always - Gigabyte A520M AORUS ELITE | User Manual - Page 28
memory size. This item is configurable only when Integrated Graphics is set to Forces. (Note) This item is present only when you install a CPU that supports this feature. - 28 - - Gigabyte A520M AORUS ELITE | User Manual - Page 29
. (Note) (Default: Auto) && Above 4G Decoding Enables or disables 64-bit capable devices to be decoded in above 4 GB address space (only if your system supports 64-bit PCI decoding). Set to Enabled if more than one advanced graphics card are installed and their drivers are not able to be launched - Gigabyte A520M AORUS ELITE | User Manual - Page 30
Disables or enables booting from the network to install a GPT format OS, such as installing the OS from the Windows Deployment Services server. (Default: Disabled) && IPv4 PXE Support Enables or disables IPv4 PXE Support. This item is configurable only when Network Stack is enabled. && IPv4 HTTP - Gigabyte A520M AORUS ELITE | User Manual - Page 31
Enhancement Allows you to determine whether to enhance some legacy benchmark performance. (Default: Disabled) && IOMMU Enables or disables AMD IOMMU support. (Default: Auto) && AMD CPU fTPM Enables or disables the TPM 2.0 function integrated in the AMD CPU. (Default: Disabled) ƒƒ Trusted Computing - Gigabyte A520M AORUS ELITE | User Manual - Page 32
. You can adjust the fan speed with System Information Viewer based on your system requirements. (Default) Silent Allows the fan to run at slow speeds. Manual Allows you to control the fan speed in the curve graph. Full Speed Allows the fan to run at full speeds. && Fan Control Use - Gigabyte A520M AORUS ELITE | User Manual - Page 33
Info. This section provides information on your motherboard model and BIOS version. You can also select the default language used by the BIOS and manually set the system time. && System Language Selects the default language used by the BIOS. && System Date Sets the system date. The date format is - Gigabyte A520M AORUS ELITE | User Manual - Page 34
Logo at system startup. Disabled skips the GIGABYTE Logo when the system starts up. (Default: Enabled) && Fast Boot Enables or disables Fast Boot to shorten the OS boot process. Ultra Fast provides the fastest bootup speed. (Default: Disabled) && SATA Support Last Boot SATA Devices Only Except - Gigabyte A520M AORUS ELITE | User Manual - Page 35
ROM Allows you to select whether to enable the legacy option ROM for the LAN controller. (Default: Disabled) This item is configurable only when CSM Support is set to Enabled. && Storage Boot Option Control Allows you to select whether to enable the UEFI or legacy option ROM for the storage device - Gigabyte A520M AORUS ELITE | User Manual - Page 36
Password first. ƒƒ Secure Boot Allows you to enable or disable Secure Boot and configure related settings. This item is configurable only when CSM Support is set to Disabled. && Preferred Operating Mode Allows you to select whether to enter Easy mode or Advanced mode after entering BIOS Setup - Gigabyte A520M AORUS ELITE | User Manual - Page 37
2-8 Save & Exit && Save & Exit Setup Press on this item and select Yes. This saves the changes to the CMOS and exits the BIOS Setup program. Select No or press to return to the BIOS Setup Main Menu. && Exit Without Saving Press on this item and select Yes. This exits the BIOS - Gigabyte A520M AORUS ELITE | User Manual - Page 38
see shall depend on the motherboard you have and the BIOS version. C. UEFI RAID Configuration Steps: 1. In BIOS Setup, go to Boot and set CSM Support to Disabled. Save the changes and exit BIOS Setup. 2. After the system reboot, enter BIOS Setup again. Then enter the Settings\IO Ports\RAIDXpert2 - Gigabyte A520M AORUS ELITE | User Manual - Page 39
click Next to load the driver. Then select AMD-RAID Controller and click Next to load the driver. Finally, continue the OS installation. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for details on configuring a RAID array. - 39 - - Gigabyte A520M AORUS ELITE | User Manual - Page 40
button and "Xpress Install" will install all of the selected drivers. Or click the arrow icon to individually install the drivers you need. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for more software information. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for more troubleshooting information. - 40 - - Gigabyte A520M AORUS ELITE | User Manual - Page 41
: Motherboard Trade Name: GIGABYTE Model Number: A520M AORUS ELITE Responsible Party - U.S. Contact and used in accordance with manufacturer's instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio local government office, your household waste disposal service or where you purchased the product for - Gigabyte A520M AORUS ELITE | User Manual - Page 42
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To reduce the impacts on global warming, the packaging materials of this product
are recyclable and reusable. GIGABYTE works with you to protect the environment.
For more product details, please visit GIGABYTE's website.
A520M AORUS ELITE
User's Manual
Rev. 1001
12ME-A52MAEL-1001R