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  • ASRock A520M-HDV | User Manual - Page 1
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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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    ) Module Installation Guide 30 Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation 34 3.1 Installing Drivers 34 3.2 ASRock Motherboard Utility (A-Tuning) 35 3.2.1 Installing ASRock Motherboard Utility (A-Tuning) 35 3.2.2 Using ASRock Motherboard Utility (A-Tuning) 35 3.3 ASRock Live Update & APP
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    3.3.3 BIOS & Drivers 42 3.3.4 Setting 43 Chapter 4 UEFI SETUP UTILITY 44 4.1 Introduction 44 4.1.1 UEFI Menu Bar 44 4.1.2 Navigation Keys 45 4.2 Main Screen 46 4.3 OC Tweaker Screen 47 4.4 Advanced Screen 50 4.4.1 CPU Configuration 51 4.4.2 Onboard Devices Configuration 52
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    VGA cards and CPU support list on ASRock's website as well. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com. 1.1 Package Contents • ASRock A520M-HDV / A520M-HVS Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor) • ASRock A520M-HDV / A520M-HVS Quick Installation Guide • ASRock A520M-HDV / A520M-HVS Support CD • 1 x I/O Panel
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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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    Pixel Shader 5.0 • Shared memory default 2GB. Max Shared memory supports up to 16GB. * The Max shared memory 16GB requires 32GB system memory installed. A520M-HDV: • Three graphics output options: D-Sub, DVI-D and HDMI • Supports Triple Monitor • Supports HDMI 2.1 with max. resolution up to 4K x 2K
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    A520M-HDV: • 1 x D-Sub Port • 1 x DVI-D Port • 1 x HDMI Port A520M-HVS: • 1 x D-Sub Port • 1 x HDMI Port Storage • 4 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s Connectors, support Express module up to Gen3 x4 (32 Gb/s)* * Supports NVMe SSD as boot disks * Supports ASRock U.2 Kit English Connector • 1 x SPI TPM Header
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    A520M-HDV A520M-HVS * The Chassis Fan 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 Connector • 1 x 4 pin 12V Power Connector • 1 x Front Panel Audio Connector • 2 x USB 2.0 Headers (Support .asrock.com
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    Motherboard Layout A520M-HDV: 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-HDV HDMI1 SOCKET AM4 SATA3_1 SATA3_2 I/O AMD 7 Promontory A520 HD_AUDIO1 1 CLRCMOS1 1 COM1 1
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    A520M-HDV A520M-HVS 2 3 CPU_FAN1 PS2 Keyboard/ Mouse ATXPWR1 DDR4_A1 (64 bit, 288-FpinSBmo8d0ul0e) DDR4_A2 (64 bit, 288-pin module) A520M-HVS HDMI1 SOCKET AM4 AUDIO CODEC RoHS Super SATA3_1 SATA3_2 I/O AMD 7 Promontory A520 HD_AUDIO1 1 CLRCMOS1 1 COM1 1 USB_5_6 USB_3_4 1 1
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    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 (SATA3_4) (Upper), SATA3 Connector
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    1.4 I/O Panel A520M-HDV: 1 2 A520M-HDV A520M-HVS 4 3 5 11 10 9 No. Description 1 USB 2.0 Ports (USB_12) 2 D-Sub Port USB 3.2 Gen1 Ports (USB3_12) 9 DVI-D Port 10 HDMI Port 11 PS/2 Mouse/Keyboard Port A520M-HVS: 1 2 4 3 5 English 10 9 8 7 6 No. Description No. Description 1
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    * 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 LAN Port Activity / Link LED Status Description Off Blinking On No Link Data Activity Link Speed LED Status Off Orange Green Description 10Mbps connection 100Mbps
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    A520M-HDV A520M-HVS Chapter 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
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    2.1 Installing the CPU Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU. 1 2 12 English
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    A520M-HDV A520M-HVS 3 13 English
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    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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    A520M-HDV A520M-HVS 3 4 CPU_FAN1 15 English
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    Installing the AM4 Box Cooler SR2 1 2 16 English
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    A520M-HDV A520M-HVS 3 17 English
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    4 CPU_FAN1 *The diagrams shown here are for reference only. The headers might be in a different position on your motherboard. 18 English
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    Installing the AM4 Box Cooler SR3 1 A520M-HDV A520M-HVS 2 19 English
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    3 4 20 English
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    A520M-HDV A520M-HVS 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. 21 English
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    installed. 3. It is not allowed to install a DDR, DDR2 or DDR3 memory 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 A1 B1 SR - - SR DR - - DR SR SR DR DR Frequency
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    A520M-HDV A520M-HVS 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 23 English
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    Express Slots) There are 2 PCI Express slots on the motherboard. Before installing an expansion card, please make sure that the better thermal environment, please connect a chassis fan to the motherboard's chassis fan connector (CHA_FAN1 or CHA_FAN2 ) when using multiple graphics cards. 24 English
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    A520M-HDV A520M-HVS 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
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    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 7, No. 8) PLED+ PLEDPWRBTN# GND 1 GND RESET# GND HDLEDHDLED+ Connect the power switch, reset switch
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    A520M-HDV A520M-HVS Chassis Intrusion and Speaker Header (7-pin SPK_CI1) (see p.6 or 7, No. 9) Serial ATA3 Connectors Vertical: ( 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
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    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 ATX Power Connector (24-pin ATXPWR1) (see p.6 or 7, No. 4) 12 24 1 13 This motherboard provides a 24-pin ATX power connector. To use a 20-pin ATX power
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    A520M-HDV A520M-HVS ATX 12V Power Connector (4-pin ATX12V1) (see p.6 or 7, No. 1) Serial Port Header (9-pin COM1) (see p.6 or 7, No. 13) SPI TPM Header (13-pin SPI_TPM_J1) (see p.6 or 7, No. 16) Please connect an ATX SPI_MISO SPI_CS0 SPI_DQ2 This connector supports SPI Trusted Platform Module (TPM
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    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 Express
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    C B A C B A C B A A520M-HDV A520M-HVS Step 3 Move the standoff based on the module 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
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    C NUT2 NUT1 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 32
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    -128G Sandisk Z400s-SD8SNAT-128G-1122 SanDisk-SD6SN1M-128G Transcend TS256GMTS800-256GB V-Color 120G V-Color 240G WD GREEN WDS240G1G0B-00RC30 A520M-HDV A520M-HVS For the latest updates of M.2_SSD (NFGG) module support list, please visit our website for details: http://www.asrock.com English 33
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    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 drive. The CD
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    A520M-HDV A520M-HVS 3.2 ASRock Motherboard Utility (A-Tuning) ASRock Motherboard Utility (A-Tuning) is ASRock's multi purpose software suite with a new interface, more new features and improved utilities. 3.2.1 Installing ASRock Motherboard Utility (A-Tuning) ASRock Motherboard Utility (A-Tuning)
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    OC Tweaker Configurations for overclocking the system. System Info View information about the system. *The System Browser tab may not appear for certain models. 36 English
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    A520M-HDV A520M-HVS FAN-Tastic Tuning Configure up to five different fan speeds using the graph. The fans will automatically 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
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    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 your system and keep your motherboard up to date simply with a few clicks. Double-click
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    A520M-HDV A520M-HVS 3.3.2 Apps When the "Apps" tab is selected, you will see all the available apps up and down to see more apps listed. You can check the price of the app and whether you have already intalled it or not. - The red icon displays the price or "Free" if the app is free of charge. - The
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    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 "Installed" icon appears on the upper right corner. English To uninstall it, simply click on the trash can icon . *The trash icon may not appear for
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    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. A520M-HDV A520M-HVS Step 1 Click on the app icon to see more details. Step 2 Click on the yellow icon to start upgrading. English 41
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    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 or drivers. Please update them all soon. Step 1 Please check the item information before update. Click on Step 2 to see more details.
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    A520M-HDV A520M-HVS 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. 43 English
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    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 UTILITY by pressing or right after you power on the computer, otherwise, the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) will continue with its test
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    A520M-HDV A520M-HVS 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
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    4.2 Main Screen When you enter the UEFI SETUP UTILITY, the Main screen will appear and display the system overview. A520M-HDV: A520M-HVS: 46 English
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    -HDV A520M-HVS Because the UEFI software is constantly being updated, the following UEFI setup screens and descriptions are for reference purpose only, and they may not exactly match what you see on your screen. SoC/Uncore OC Voltage(VID) Specify the SoC/Uncore voltage (VDD_SOC) in mV to support
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    specifications. DRAM Frequency If [Auto] is selected, the motherboard will detect the memory module(s) inserted and assign the appropriate AMD Overclocking Setup Set Infinity Fabric frequency (FCLK). Auto: FCLK = MCLK. Manual: FCLK must be less than or equal to MCLK for best performance in most
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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. A520M-HDV A520M-HVS English 49
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    UEFI setup utility. Full HD UEFI When [Auto] is selected, the resolution will be set to 1920 x 1080 if the monitor supports Full HD resolution. If the monitor does not support Full HD resolution, then the resolution will be set to 1024 x 768. When [Disable] is selected, the resolution will be set
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    4.4.1 CPU Configuration A520M-HDV A520M-HVS PSS Support Use this to enable or disable the generation of ACPI_PPC, _PSS 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 AMD CPU fTPM. 51
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    /disable the SR-IOV (Single Root IO Virtualization Support) if the system has SR-IOV capable PCIe devices. it when a 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 selected, the power
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    PS2 Y-Cable Enable the PS2 Y-Cable or set this option to Auto. A520M-HDV A520M-HVS English 53
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    4.4.3 Storage Configuration 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. 54 English
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    4.4.4 ACPI Configuration A520M-HDV A520M-HVS Suspend to RAM It is recommended to select auto 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/
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    4.4.5 Super IO Configuration Serial Port 1 Enable or disable the Serial port 1. Serial Port Address Select the address of the Serial port. 56 English
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    4.4.6 Trusted Computing A520M-HDV A520M-HVS Security Device Support Enable or disable BIOS support for security device. English 57
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    4.4.7 AMD PBS The AMD PBS menu accesses AMD specific features. 58 English
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    4.4.8 AMD Overclocking A520M-HDV A520M-HVS The AMD Overclocking menu accesses options for configuring CPU frequency and voltage. English 59
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    4.4.9 AMD CBS The AMD CBS menu accesses AMD specific features. 60 English
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    4.5 Tools A520M-HDV A520M-HVS 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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    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 set 5 CPU temperatures and assign
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    A520M-HDV A520M-HVS 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. 63 English
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    are unable 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. 64 English
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    A520M-HDV A520M-HVS 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
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    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 option ROM only. Select Do not launch to not execute both legacy and UEFI option ROM. Launch Storage OpROM
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    A520M-HDV A520M-HVS 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. 67 English
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    4.9 Exit Screen 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 changes and exit the UEFI SETUP UTILITY. Discard Changes and Exit When you select this option the following message, "Discard
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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-HDV / A520M-HVS Conforms to the following speci cations
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    EU Declaration of Conformity For the following equipment: Motherboard (Product Name) A520M-HDV / A520M-HVS / 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
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