Gigabyte A520M S2H User Manual
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A520M S2H User's Manual Rev. 1001 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 S2H | 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 S2H | User Manual - Page 3
Table of Contents A520M S2H Motherboard Layout 4 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 5 1-1 Installation Precautions 5 1-2 Product Specifications 6 1-3 Installing the CPU 9 1-4 Installing the Memory 9 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 10 1-6 Back Panel Connectors 10 1-7 Internal - Gigabyte A520M S2H | User Manual - Page 4
A520 SPEAKER CI SATA3 SYS_FAN2 F_AUDIO TPM LED_C F_USB2 CLR_CMOS F_U32 COM F_USB1 F_PANEL 3 012 Box Contents 55 A520M S2H motherboard 55 Motherboard driver disc 55 User's Manual 55 Two SATA cables 55 I/O Shield * The box contents above are for reference only and the actual items - Gigabyte A520M S2H | User Manual - Page 5
(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 S2H | User Manual - Page 6
Generation AMD Ryzen™ processors/ 3rd Generation AMD Ryzen™ with Radeon™ Graphics processors (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) Chipset Š AMD A520 Memory Onboard Graphics Audio Š 2 x DDR4 DIMM sockets supporting up to 64 GB (32 GB single DIMM capacity) of system memory - Gigabyte A520M S2H | User Manual - Page 7
Š iTE® I/O Controller Chip Š Voltage detection Š Temperature detection Š Fan speed detection Š Overheating warning Š Fan fail warning Š Fan speed control * Whether the fan speed control function is supported will depend on the fan you install. - 7 - - Gigabyte A520M S2H | User Manual - Page 8
for Xpress Install Norton® Internet Security (OEM version) Realtek® 8118 Gaming LAN Bandwidth Control Utility Support for Windows 10 64-bit Micro ATX Form Factor; 24.4cm x 20.5cm * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to the product specifications and product-related information without - Gigabyte A520M S2H | User Manual - Page 9
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 S2H | User Manual - Page 10
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 S2H | User Manual - Page 11
for USB devices. USB 3.2 Gen 1 Port (Q-Flash Plus Port) The USB port supports the USB 3.2 Gen 1 specification. Use this port for USB devices. Before using > Playback Device to change the default setting first. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for details on configuring the audio software. (Note 1) - Gigabyte A520M S2H | User Manual - Page 12
1-7 Internal Connectors 1 3 2 4 8 7 18 7 5 10 6 13 14 12 16 17 9 15 11 4 1) ATX_12V 2) ATX 3) CPU_FAN 4) SYS_FAN1/2 5) D_LED1 6) LED_C 7) SATA3 0/1/2/3 8) M2A_CPU 9) F_PANEL 10) F_AUDIO 11) F_U32 12) F_USB1/F_USB2 13) TPM 14) COM 15) SPEAKER 16) CI 17) CLR_CMOS 18) BAT Read the following - Gigabyte A520M S2H | User Manual - Page 13
1/2) ATX_12V/ATX (2x4 12V Power Connector and 2x12 Main Power Connector) With the use of the power connector, the power supply can supply enough stable power to all the components on the motherboard. Before connecting the power connector, first make sure the power supply is turned off and all - Gigabyte A520M S2H | User Manual - Page 14
damage of the LED strip. B_ U 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 S2H | User Manual - Page 15
compatible 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. SATA3 1 73 1 7 2 1 71 0 1 7 Pin No - Gigabyte A520M S2H | User Manual - Page 16
, make sure the wire assignments and the pin assignments are matched correctly. 10) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header) The front panel audio header supports High Definition audio (HD). You may connect your chassis front panel audio module to this header. Make sure the wire assignments of the module - Gigabyte A520M S2H | User Manual - Page 17
B_ 123 SS U F_ 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. Pin No. Definition Pin No. Definition - Gigabyte A520M S2H | User Manual - Page 18
chassis front panel. The system reports system startup status by issuing a beep code. One single short beep will be heard if no problem is detected at system startup. Pin No. Definition 1 1 VCC 2 NC 3 NC 4 SPK- 16) CI (Chassis Intrusion Header) This motherboard provides a chassis detection - Gigabyte A520M S2H | User Manual - Page 19
computer before clearing the CMOS values. •• 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). 18) BAT (Battery) The battery provides power to keep the - Gigabyte A520M S2H | User Manual - Page 20
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 S2H | User Manual - Page 21
2-2 The Main Menu Setup Menus Configuration Items System Time Hardware Information Configuration Items 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 S2H | User Manual - Page 22
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 S2H | User Manual - Page 23
occurs, 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 ) This item is present only when you install a CPU that supports this feature. - 23 - - Gigabyte A520M S2H | User Manual - Page 24
enabled. Disabled Disables this function. (Default) Profile1 Uses Profile 1 settings. Profile2 (Note 2) 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 S2H | User Manual - Page 25
&& CPU Vcore/Dynamic Vcore(DVID)/VCORE SOC/Dynamic VCORE SOC(DVID)/CPU VDD18/CPU VDDP/A_VDD18S5/DRAM Voltage (CH A/B)/DDRVPP Voltage (CH A/B)/ DRAM Termination (CH A/B) These items allow you to adjust the CPU Vcore and memory voltages. ƒƒ CPU/VRM Settings This submenu allows you to configure Load- - Gigabyte A520M S2H | User Manual - Page 26
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. - Gigabyte A520M S2H | User Manual - Page 27
, 3840x2160. This item is configurable only when UMA Mode is set to UMA Auto. (Note) This item is present only when you install a CPU that supports this feature. - 27 - - Gigabyte A520M S2H | User Manual - Page 28
. (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 S2H | User Manual - Page 29
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 S2H | User Manual - Page 30
performance. (Default: Disabled) && IOMMU Enables or disables AMD IOMMU support. (Default: Auto) && AMD CPU fTPM Enables or disables the System Information Viewer based on your system requirements. (Default) Silent Manual Full Speed Allows the fan to run at slow speeds. Allows you - Gigabyte A520M S2H | User Manual - Page 31
&& Temperature Displays the current temperature of the selected target area. && Fan Speed Displays current fan speeds. && Temperature Warning Control Sets the warning threshold for temperature. When temperature exceeds the threshold, BIOS will emit warning sound. Options are: Disabled (default), - Gigabyte A520M S2H | User Manual - Page 32
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 S2H | User Manual - Page 33
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 S2H | User Manual - Page 34
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 S2H | User Manual - Page 35
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 S2H | User Manual - Page 36
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 S2H | User Manual - Page 37
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 S2H | User Manual - Page 38
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. - 38 - - Gigabyte A520M S2H | User Manual - Page 39
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. - 39 - - Gigabyte A520M S2H | User Manual - Page 40
Name: Motherboard Trade Name: GIGABYTE Model Number: A520M S2H 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 S2H | User Manual - Page 41
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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 S2H
User's Manual
Rev. 1001