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change without notice, and should not be constructed as a commitment by ASRock. ASRock assumes no responsibility for any errors or omissions that may appear in CALIFORNIA, USA ONLY The Lithium battery adopted on this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic substance controlled in Perchlorate Best
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if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure. If you require assistance please call ASRock Tel : +886-2-28965588 ext.123 (Standard International call charges apply) The terms HDMI® and HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI logo
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CE Warning This device complies with directive 2014/53/EU issued by the Commision of the European Community. This equipment complies with EU radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the
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) Module Installation Guide 31 Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation 35 3.1 Installing Drivers 35 3.2 ASRock Motherboard Utility (A-Tuning) 36 3.2.1 Installing ASRock Motherboard Utility (A-Tuning) 36 3.2.2 Using ASRock Motherboard Utility (A-Tuning) 36 3.3 ASRock Live Update & APP
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53 4.4.3 Storage Configuration 55 4.4.4 ACPI Configuration 56 4.4.5 Super IO Configuration 57 4.4.6 Trusted Computing 58 4.4.7 AMD PBS 59 4.4.8 AMD Overclocking 60 4.4.9 AMD CBS 61 4.5 Tools 62 4.6 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen 63 4.7 Security Screen 65 4.8 Boot Screen
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. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support list on ASRock's website as well. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com. 1.1 Package Contents • ASRock A520M/ac Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor) • ASRock A520M/ac Quick Installation Guide • 1 x I/O Panel Shield • 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables
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Specifications Platform CPU • Micro ATX Form Factor • Solid Capacitor design • Supports 3rd Gen AMD AM4 Ryzen™ / future AMD Ryzen™ Processors (3000 and 4000 Series Processors)* * Not compatible with AMD Ryzen™ 5 3400G and Ryzen™ 3 3200G. • 6 Power Phase design Chipset • AMD A520 Memory • Dual
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A520M/ac Graphics Audio LAN Wireless LAN • Integrated AMD RadeonTM Vega Series Graphics in Ryzen Series APU* * Actual support may vary by CPU • DirectX 12, Pixel Shader 5.0 • Shared memory default 2GB. Max Shared memory supports up to 16GB. * The Max shared memory 16GB requires 32GB system memory
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and M.2 PCI Express module up to Gen3 x4 (32 Gb/s)* * Supports NVMe SSD as boot disks * Supports ASRock U.2 Kit Connector • 1 x SPI TPM Header • 1 x COM supports the water cooler fan of maximum 1A (12W) fan power. * CHA_FAN2 can auto detect if 3-pin or 4-pin fan is in use. • 1 x 24 pin ATX Power
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A520M/ac BIOS Feature Hardware Monitor OS Certifications • AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with GUI support • Supports "Plug and Play" • ACPI 5.1 compliance wake up events • Supports jumperfree • SMBIOS 2.3 support , please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com Please realize that there is a certain
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Motherboard Layout 1 M2_WIFI_1 USB 2.0 T: USB1 B: USB2 ATX12V 2 3 CPU_FAN1 PS2 Keyboard/ Mouse ATXPWR1 DDR4_A1 (64 bit, 288-FpinSBmo8d0ul0e) DDR4_A2 (64 bit, 288-pin module) A520M/ac HDMI1 SOCKET AM4 RoHS Super SATA3_1 SATA3_2 I/O AMD 7 Promontory A520 HD_AUDIO1 1 CLRCMOS1 1 COM1
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A520M/ac No. Description 1 ATX 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 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_3) (Upper), SATA3 Connector (SATA3_4) (Lower) 7 SATA3 Connector (
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1.4 I/O Panel 1 3 2 4 10 9 8 No. Description 1 USB 2.0 Ports (USB_12) 2 LAN RJ-45 Port* 3 Line In (Light Blue)** 4 Front Speaker (Lime)** 5 Microphone (Pink)** 7 6 5 No. Description 6 USB 3.2 Gen1 Ports (USB3_34) 7 USB 3.2 Gen1 Ports (USB3_12) 8 HDMI Port*** 9 PS/2 Mouse/Keyboard Port 10
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A520M/ac * There are two LEDs on each LAN port. Please refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications. ACT/LINK LED SPEED LED
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1.5 WiFi-802.11ac Module and ASRock WiFi 2.4/5 GHz Antennas WiFi-802.11ac + BT Module This motherboard comes with an exclusive WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac + BT v4.2 module (pre-installed on the rear I/O panel) that offers support for WiFi 802.11 a/b/ g/n/ac connectivity standards and Bluetooth v4.2.
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A520M/ac WiFi Antennas Installation Guide Step 1 Prepare the WiFi 2.4/5 GHz Antennas that come with the package. Step 2 Connect the two WiFi 2.4/5 GHz Antennas to the antenna connectors. Turn the antenna
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2 Installation This is a Micro ATX form factor motherboard. Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it. Pre-installation Precautions Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change
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2.1 Installing the CPU Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU. 1 A520M/ac 2 English 13
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A520M/ac 2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink After you install the CPU into this motherboard, it is necessary to install a larger heatsink and cooling fan to dissipate heat. You also need to spray thermal grease between the CPU and the
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Installing the AM4 Box Cooler SR2 1 A520M/ac 2 English 17
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A520M/ac 4 CPU_FAN1 *The diagrams shown here are for reference only. The headers might be in a different position on your motherboard. 19 English
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Installing the AM4 Box Cooler SR3 1 2 20 English
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5 CPU_FAN1 6 CPU_FAN1 +12V RGB_LED2 *The diagrams shown here are for reference only. The headers might be in a different position on your motherboard. 22 English
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A520M/ac 2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) This motherboard provides two 288-pin DDR4 (Double Data Rate 4) DIMM slots, and supports module into a DDR4 slot; otherwise, this motherboard and DIMM may be damaged. AMD non-XMP Memory Frequency Support Ryzen Series CPUs (Matisse): UDIMM Memory Slot
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The DIMM only fits in one correct orientation. It will cause permanent damage to the motherboard and the DIMM if you force the DIMM into the slot at incorrect orientation. 1 2 3 24 English
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A520M/ac 2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots) There are 2 PCI Express slots on the motherboard. Before installing an expansion card, please make sure that the power supply is switched off or the power cord is unplugged. Please read the documentation
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2.5 Jumpers Setup The illustration shows how jumpers are setup. When the jumper cap is placed on the pins, the jumper is "Short". If no jumper cap is placed on the pins, the jumper is "Open". Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRMOS1) (see p.6 or 7, No. 14) 2-pin Jumper Short: Clear CMOS Open: Default CLRMOS1
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A520M/ac 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors Onboard headers and connectors are NOT jumpers. Do NOT place jumper caps over these headers and connectors. Placing jumper caps over the headers and connectors will cause permanent damage to the motherboard. System Panel Header (9-pin PANEL1) (see p.6 or
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/s data transfer rate. SATA3_1 SATA3_3 SATA3_2 SATA3_4 USB_PWR PP+ GND DUMMY 1 GND P+ PUSB_PWR There are two headers on this motherboard. Each USB 2.0 header can support two ports. USB 3.2 Gen1 Header (19-pin USB3_5_6) (see p.6 or 7, No. 5) Front Panel Audio Header (9-pin HD_AUDIO1) (see p.6 or
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A520M/ac 1. High Definition Audio supports Jack Sensing, but the panel wire on the chassis must support HDA to function correctly. Please follow the instructions in our manual and chassis manual to install your system. 2. If you use an AC'97 audio panel, please install it to the front panel audio
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SPI TPM Header (13-pin SPI_TPM_J1) (see p.6 or 7, No. 16) Please connect an ATX 12V power supply to this connector. *The power supply plug fits into this connector in only one #1 1 RRI#1 RRTS#1 GND TTXD1 DDCD#1 This COM1 header supports a serial port module. SPI_DQ3 +3.3V Dummy CLK SPI_MOSI RST#
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A520M/ac 2.7 M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Installation Guide The M.2, also known as the Next Generation Form Factor (NGFF), is a small size and versatile card edge connector that aims to replace mPCIe and mSATA. The Ultra M.2 Socket supports M Key type 2242/2260/2280 M.2 SATA3 6.0 Gb/s module and M.2 PCI
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. Step 4 Peel off the yellow protective film on the nut to be used. Hand tighten the standoff into the desired nut location on the motherboard. Step 5 Gently insert the M.2 (NGFF) SSD module into the M.2 slot. Please be aware that the M.2 (NGFF) SSD module only fits in one orientation. C B A 20o
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C NUT2 NUT1 A520M/ac Step 6 Tighten the screw with a screwdriver to secure the module into place. Please do not overtighten the screw as this might damage the module. English 33
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M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Support List Vendor SanDisk Intel Intel Kingston Samsung ADATA Crucial ezlink Intel Kingston Kingston Color 240G WD GREEN WDS240G1G0B-00RC30 For the latest updates of M.2_SSD (NFGG) module support list, please visit our website for details: http://www.asrock.com English 34
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A520M/ac Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation 3.1 Installing Drivers The Support CD that comes with the motherboard contains necessary drivers and useful utilities that enhance the motherboard's features. Running The Support CD To begin using the support CD, insert the CD into your CD-ROM
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the installation, you will find the icon "ASRock Motherboard Utility (A-Tuning)" on your desktop. Double-click the "ASRock Motherboard Utility (A-Tuning)" icon, ASRock Motherboard Utility (A-Tuning) main menu will pop up. 3.2.2 Using ASRock Motherboard Utility (A-Tuning) There are five sections in
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OC Tweaker Configurations for overclocking the system. A520M/ac System Info View information about the system. *The System Browser tab may not appear for certain models. 37 English
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shift to the next speed level when the assigned temperature is met. Settings Configure ASRock ASRock Motherboard Utility (A-Tuning). Click to select "Auto run at Windows Startup" if you want ASRock Motherboard Utility (A-Tuning) to be launched when you start up the Windows operating system. 38
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A520M/ac 3.3 ASRock Live Update & APP Shop The ASRock Live Update & APP Shop is an online store for purchasing and downloading software applications for your ASRock computer. You can quickly and easily install various apps and support utilities. With ASRock Live Update & APP Shop, you can optimize
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3.3.2 Apps When the "Apps" tab is selected, you will see all the available apps on screen for you to download. Installing an App Step 1 Find the app you want to install. The most recommended app appears on the left side of the screen. The other various apps are shown on the right. Please scroll up
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A520M/ac Step 3 If you want to install the app, click on the red icon to start downloading. Step 4 When installation completes, you can find the green "
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Upgrading an App You can only upgrade the apps you have already installed. When there is an available new version for your app, you will find the mark of "New Version" appears below the installed app icon. Step 1 Click on the app icon to see more details. Step 2 Click on the yellow icon to start
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A520M/ac 3.3.3 BIOS & Drivers Installing BIOS or Drivers When the "BIOS & Drivers" tab is selected, you will see a list of recommended or critical updates for the BIOS
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3.3.4 Setting In the "Setting" page, you can change the language, select the server location, and determine if you want to automatically run the ASRock Live Update & APP Shop on Windows startup. 44 English
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A520M/ac Chapter 4 UEFI SETUP UTILITY 4.1 Introduction This section explains how to use the UEFI SETUP UTILITY to configure your system. You may run the UEFI SETUP
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4.1.2 Navigation Keys Use < > key or < > key to choose among the selections on the menu bar, and use < > key or < > key to move the cursor up or down to select items, then press to get into the sub screen. You can also use the mouse to click your required item. Please check the following
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A520M/ac 4.2 Main Screen When you enter the UEFI SETUP UTILITY, the Main screen will appear and display the system overview. 47 English
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Voltage(VID) Specify the SoC/Uncore voltage (VDD_SOC) in mV to support memory and Infinity Fabric overclocking. VDD_SOC also determines the GPU voltage on " needs to be enabled to force this voltage. CLD0 VDDP Voltage Control AMD Overclocking Setup VDDP is a voltage for the DDR4 bus signaling (PHY),
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A520M/ac CLD0 VDDG IOD Voltage Control AMD Overclocking DRAM Frequency If [Auto] is selected, the motherboard will detect the memory module(s) inserted and assign Fabric Frequency and Dividers AMD Overclocking Setup Set Infinity Fabric frequency (FCLK). Auto: FCLK = MCLK. Manual: FCLK must be less
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Load User Default Load previously saved user defaults. Save User UEFI Setup Profile to Disk It helps you to save current UEFI settings as an user profile to disk. Load User UEFI Setup Profile from Disk You can load previous saved profile from the disk. 50 English
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A520M/ac 4.4 Advanced Screen In this section, you may set the configurations for the following items: CPU Configuration, Onboard Devices Configuration, Storage Configuration, ACPI Configuration, Super IO Configuration, Trusted Computing, AMD PBS, AMD Overclocking and AMD CBS. Setting wrong values in
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Mode This item can be used to disable symmetric multithreading. To re-enable SMT, a power cycle is needed after selecting [Auto]. Warning: S3 is not supported on systems where SMT is disabled. AMD fTPM Switch Use this to enable or disable
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Onboard Devices Configuration A520M/ac SR-IOV Support Enable/disable the SR-IOV (Single Root IO Virtualization Support) if the system sound card is installed. Front Panel Enable/disable front panel HD audio. Restore on AC/Power Loss Select the power state after a power failure. If [Power Off] is
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Onboard WAN/BT Use this item to enable or disable the onboard WAN/BT device. WAN Radio Configure the WiFi module's connectivity. BT On/Off Enable/disable the bluetooth. Onboard LAN Enable or disable the onboard network interface controller. PS2 Y-Cable Enable the PS2 Y-Cable or set this option to
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4.4.3 Storage Configuration A520M/ac SATA Mode AHCI: Supports new features that improve performance. RAID: Combine multiple disk drives into a logical unit. SATA Hot Plug Enable/disable the SATA Hot Plug function. 55 English
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for ACPI S3 power saving. Deep Sleep Configure deep sleep mode for power saving when the computer is shut down. PS/2 Keyboard S4/S5 Wakeup Support Allow the system to be waked up by a PS/2 Keyboard in S4/S5. PCIE Devices Power On Allow the system to be waked up by
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4.4.5 Super IO Configuration A520M/ac Serial Port 1 Enable or disable the Serial port 1. Serial Port Address Select the address of the Serial port. English 57
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4.4.6 Trusted Computing Security Device Support Enable or disable BIOS support for security device. 58 English
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4.4.7 AMD PBS A520M/ac The AMD PBS menu accesses AMD specific features. English 59
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4.4.8 AMD Overclocking The AMD Overclocking menu accesses options for configuring CPU frequency and voltage. 60 English
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4.4.9 AMD CBS A520M/ac The AMD CBS menu accesses AMD specific features. English 61
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4.5 Tools Easy RAID Installer Easy RAID Installer helps you to copy the RAID driver from the support CD to your USB storage device. After copying the drivers please change the SATA mode to RAID, then you can start installing the operating system
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A520M/ac 4.6 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen This section allows you to monitor the status of the hardware on your system, including the parameters of the CPU temperature, motherboard temperature, fan speed and voltage. CPU FAN1 Setting Select a fan mode for CPU Fan 1, or choose Customize to
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Fan-Tastic Select a fan mode for Fan, or choose Customize to set 5 CPU temperatures and assign a respective fan speed for each temperature. FanTuning Detect the lowest fan speed in the system. Iy may take 3-5 minutes to complete. 64 English
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A520M/ac 4.7 Security Screen In this section you may set or change the supervisor/user password for the system. You may also clear the user to change the settings in the UEFI Setup Utility. Leave it blank and press enter to remove the password. Secure Boot Enable to support Secure Boot. 65 English
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4.8 Boot Screen This section displays the available devices on your system for you to configure the boot settings and the boot priority. Boot From Onboard LAN Allow the system to be waked up by the onboard LAN. Setup Prompt Timeout Configure the number of seconds to wait for the setup hot key. Fast
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CSM (Compatibility Support Module) A520M/ac CSM Enable to launch the Compatibility Support Module. Please do not disable unless you're running a WHCK test. Launch PXE OpROM Policy Select UEFI only to run those that support UEFI option ROM only. Select Legacy only to run those that support legacy
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AddOn ROM Display Enable AddOn ROM Display to see the AddOn ROM messages or configure the AddOn ROM if you've enabled Full Screen Logo. Disable for faster boot speed. 68 English
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4.9 Exit Screen A520M/ac Save Changes and Exit When you select this option the following message, "Save configuration changes and exit setup?" will pop out. Select [OK] to save
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dealer for further information. For technical questions, please submit a support request form at https://event.asrock.com/tsd.asp ASRock Incorporation 2F., No.37, Sec. 2, Jhongyang S. Rd., Beitou District, Taipei City 112, Taiwan (R.O.C.) ASRock EUROPE B.V. Bijsterhuizen 11-11 6546 AR Nijmegen The
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FCC Part 2 Section 2.1077(a) Responsible Party Name: ASRock Incorporation Address: 13848 Magnolia Ave, Chino, CA91710 Phone/Fax No: +1-909-590-8308/+1-909-590-1026 hereby declares that the product Product Name : Motherboard Model Number : A520M/ac Conforms to the following speci cations: FCC Part15
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EU Declaration of Conformity For the following equipment: Motherboard (Product Name) A520M/ac / ASRock (Model Designation / Trade Name) ASRock Incorporation (Manufacturer Name) 2F., No.37, Sec. 2, Jhongyang S. Rd., Beitou District, Taipei City 112, Taiwan (R.O.C.) (Manufacturer Address) ‫ ڛ‬EMC

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