Gigabyte A520M DS3H AC MicroATX Motherboard

Gigabyte A520 M DS3 H AC Micro ATX Motherboard

Unlock the full potential of your PC build with the Gigabyte A520 M DS3 H AC Micro ATX Motherboard. Designed for those who demand reliability and performance, this motherboard is the perfect foundation for your AMD-powered system.

• AMD Ryzen™ Processor Support: Seamlessly compatible with AMD Ryzen™ 3rd generation processors, offering robust performance for gaming and multitasking.
• Micro ATX Form Factor: Compact yet powerful, perfect for space-saving builds without sacrificing functionality.
• Dual Channel Non-ECC Unbuffered DDR4, 2 DIMMs: Enhances memory performance for smoother operations.
• Integrated Wi-Fi AC: Provides reliable, high-speed wireless connectivity for a clutter-free setup.
• High-Quality Audio Capacitors and Audio Noise Guard: Ensures crystal-clear sound output, essential for immersive gaming and media consumption.
• 4+3 Phases Pure Digital VRM Solution with Low RDS(on) MOSFETs: Guarantees consistent power delivery, enhancing system stability.

Benefit from unparalleled performance and reliability. Ideal for gamers, creators, or everyday users, this motherboard supports seamless connectivity and smooth processing power. Its compact design makes it an optimal choice for modern, sleek builds.

Built with quality materials to ensure durability, the Gigabyte A520 M DS3 H AC is engineered to last. Experience top-tier performance with easy installation and minimal maintenance, setting a new standard for your PC setup.

• CPU
  1. AMD Socket AM4, support for: AMD Ryzen™ 5000 Series/ Ryzen™ 5000 G-Series/ Ryzen™ 4000 G-Series and Ryzen™ 3000 and Ryzen™ 3000 G-Series Processors

  (Please refer “CPU Support List” for more information.)

• Chipset
  1. AMD A520
• Memory
  1. 4 x DDR4 DIMM sockets supporting up to 128 GB (32 GB single DIMM capacity) of system memory
  2. AMD Ryzen™ 5000 G-series / Ryzen™ 5000 Series/ 3rd Generation AMD Ryzen™ processors:
     Support for DDR4 4400(O.C.) / 4000(O.C.) / 3866(O.C.) / 3800(O.C.) / 3733(O.C.) / 3600(O.C.) / 3466(O.C.) / 3400(O.C.) / 3333(O.C.) / 3300(O.C.) / 3200 / 2933 / 2667 / 2400 / 2133 MHz memory modules
  3. 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen™ with Radeon™ Graphics processors:
     Support for DDR4 4733(O.C.) / 4600(O.C.) / 4400(O.C.) / 4000(O.C.) / 3600(O.C.) / 3333(O.C.) / 3200 / 2933 / 2667 / 2400 / 2133 MHz memory modules
  4. Dual channel memory architecture
  5. Support for ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8 memory modules
  6. Support for non-ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8/1Rx16 memory modules
  7. Support for Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules

  (Please refer “Memory Support List” for more information.)

• Onboard Graphics

  Integrated Graphics Processor:

  1. 1 x DVI-D port, supporting a maximum resolution of 1920×1200@60 Hz
     * The DVI-D port does not support D-Sub connection by adapter.
  2. 1 x DisplayPort, supporting a maximum resolution of 5120×2880@60 Hz
     * Support for DisplayPort 1.4 version, HDCP 2.3, and HDR.
  3. 1 x HDMI port, supporting a maximum resolution of 4096×2160@60 Hz
     * Support for HDMI 2.1 version, HDCP 2.3, and HDR.

  Support for up to 3 displays at the same time
  Maximum shared memory of 16 GB

• Audio
  1. Realtek^® Audio CODEC
  2. High Definition Audio
  3. 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel
     * To configure 7.1-channel audio, you need to open the audio software and select Device advanced settings > Playback Device to change the default setting first. Please visit GIGABYTE’s website for details on configuring the audio software.
• LAN
  1. Realtek^® GbE LAN chip (1 Gbps/100 Mbps)
• Wireless Communication module

  Intel^® Dual Band Wireless-AC 3168 (For PCB rev. 1.0, 1.2, 1.3)

  1. WIFI 802.11a, b, g, n, ac, supporting 2.4/5 GHz Dual-Band
  2. BLUETOOTH 4.2
  3. Support for 11ac wireless standard

  Intel^® Wireless-AC 9260 (For PCB rev. 1.1)

  1. WIFI 802.11a, b, g, n, ac, supporting 2.4/5 GHz Dual-Band
  2. BLUETOOTH 5.1
  3. Support for 11ac 160MHz wireless standard

  AzureWave Wi-Fi AW-CB304NF (Realtek^® RTL8821CE) (For PCB rev. 1.4)

  1. WIFI 802.11a, b, g, n, ac, supporting 2.4/5 GHz Dual-Band
  2. BLUETOOTH 5.0
  3. Support for 11ac wireless standard

  (Actual data rate may vary depending on environment and equipment.)

• Expansion Slots

  CPU:

  1. 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, supporting PCIe 3.0 and running at x16

  Chipset:

  1. 2 x PCI Express x1 slots, supporting PCIe 3.0 (PCIEX1_1, PCIEX1_2)
• Storage Interface

  CPU:

  1. 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2242/2260/2280 SATA and PCIe 3.0 x4/x2 SSD support)

  Chipset:

  1. 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
  2. Support for RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10
• USB

  CPU:

  1. 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports on the back panel

  Chipset:

  1. 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports available through the internal USB header
  2. 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (2 ports on the back panel, 2 ports available through the internal USB header)
• Internal I/O Connectors
  1. 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector
  2. 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector
  3. 1 x CPU fan header
  4. 2 x system fan headers
  5. 1 x addressable LED strip header
  6. 1 x RGB LED strip header
  7. 1 x M.2 Socket 3 connector
  8. 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
  9. 1 x front panel header
  10. 1 x front panel audio header
  11. 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header
  12. 1 x USB 2.0/1.1 header
  13. 1 x Trusted Platform Module (TPM) header (2×6 pin, for the GC-TPM2.0_S module only)
  14. 1 x serial port header
  15. 1 x Clear CMOS jumper
  16. 1 x Q-Flash Plus button

  ＊All fan headers are subject to support AIO_Pump, Pump and high performance fan with the capability of delivering up to 2A/12V @ 24W.

• Back Panel Connectors
  1. 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port
  2. 1 x DVI-D port
  3. 1 x DisplayPort
  4. 1 x HDMI port
  5. 2 x SMA antenna connectors (1T1R)
  6. 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports
  7. 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports
  8. 1 x RJ-45 port
  9. 3 x audio jacks
• I/O Controller
  1. iTE^® I/O Controller Chip
• H/W Monitoring
  1. Voltage detection
  2. Temperature detection
  3. Fan speed detection
  4. Overheating warning
  5. Fan fail warning
  6. Fan speed control
     * Whether the fan speed control function is supported will depend on the cooler you install.
• BIOS
  1. 1 x 128 Mbit flash
  2. Use of licensed AMI UEFI BIOS
  3. PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0
• Unique Features
  1. Support for APP Center
     * Available applications in APP Center may vary by motherboard model. Supported functions of each application may also vary depending on motherboard specifications.
     @BIOS
     EasyTune
     RGB Fusion
     Smart Backup
     System Information Viewer
  2. Support for Q-Flash Plus
  3. Support for Q-Flash
• Bundled Software
  1. Norton^® Internet Security (OEM version)
  2. LAN bandwidth management software
• Operating System
  1. Support for Windows 11 64-bit
  2. Support for Windows 10 64-bit
• Form Factor
  1. Micro ATX Form Factor; 24.4cm x 24.4cm
• Remark
  1. Due to different Linux support condition provided by chipset vendors, please download Linux driver from chipset vendors’ website or 3rd party website.
  2. Most hardware/software vendors may no longer offer drivers to support Win9X/ME/2000/XP. If drivers are available from the vendors, we will update them on the GIGABYTE website.