MSI

MSI A520M-A PRO — rock-solid AM4 computing, Turbo M.2 and Core Boost

A highly cost-effective Micro-ATX motherboard on AMD A520 built for Ryzen 5000, 4000 G-Series, and 3000 Series desktop processors. Features Core Boost & DDR4 Boost, a high-speed Turbo M.2 Gen3 x4 slot (32Gbps), dual display outputs (HDMI + DVI-D), and Realtek Gigabit LAN.

MSI A520M-A PRO retail box and Micro-ATX motherboard with AM4 and dual DDR4 badges
SocketAMD AM4
ChipsetAMD A520
MemoryDDR4 · 2 DIMM
Form FactorMicro-ATX
LANGigabit LAN
01

Board Map

Every connector, located before you unbox
MSI A520M-A PRO top-down layout showing AM4 socket, dual DDR4 slots, PCIe x16 slot and Turbo M.2
1

AMD Socket AM4 — Centre

Supports AMD Ryzen 5000, 4000 G-Series, and 3000 Series desktop processors.

2

Digital Power Circuit with Core Boost — Top & Left

Optimized power trace layout delivers undistorted current to the CPU.

3

2 × DDR4 DIMM Slots with DDR4 Boost — Right

Dual-channel DDR4 supporting up to 64 GB and high frequencies up to 4600+ MT/s (O.C.) with A-XMP.

4

PCIe 3.0 x16 Graphics Slot with Steel Armor — Centre

Reinforced PCIe 3.0 graphics card slot.

5

1 × Turbo M.2 Gen3 x4 Socket — Below Socket

High-speed NVMe storage slot delivering up to 32 Gbps transfer speeds.

6

4 × SATA 6Gb/s Ports — Lower Right

Connect standard SATA hard drives and 2.5-inch SSDs.

02

Power Delivery & Thermals

What feeds the socket, and what keeps it steady
Core BoostPremium power layout
DDR4 BoostPure data signals
2oz CopperThickened PCB design
Gigabit LANRealtek network chip

Core Boost Technology

Combines MSI's premium layout and optimized digital power design to deliver faster and undistorted current to the CPU.

2oz Thickened Copper PCB

Enhanced PCB design improves heat dissipation and reliability under continuous heavy workloads.

Audio Boost Sound

Dedicated high-definition audio processor with premium audio capacitors for studio-grade sound.

EZ Debug LED

Onboard LEDs indicate the source of the problem for quick troubleshooting during boot.

03

Lane Map

Interface speed rating & capability relative to modern motherboard standards
PCIe 3.0 x16 SlotGraphics card slot · Steel Armor
~32 GB/s
Turbo M.2 Gen3 x4 SlotNVMe SSD storage slot
~32 Gb/s
PCIe 3.0 x1 SlotAdd-in expansion slot
~8 Gb/s
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5Gbps) × 4Four rear blue 5Gbps ports
5 Gb/s each
SATA 6 Gb/s × 4HDDs and 2.5-inch SSDs
6 Gb/s each
Realtek Gigabit LANWired network connection
1 Gb/s
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Rear I/O Bay

Exactly what appears on the back of your case
MSI A520M-A PRO rear I/O: HDMI, DVI-D, USB 3.2 Gen 1, Gigabit LAN and audio jacks
Port inventoryEverything on the panel, counted — not in physical order
HDMI Port4K 60Hz digital display output with HDCP support
DVI-D PortHigh-definition digital monitor output
PS/2 Combo PortKeyboard or mouse legacy input
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Blue)5 Gbps high-speed peripheral ports
USB 2.0 Type-ALow-latency connections for peripherals
Gigabit LAN Port (RJ45)Realtek GbE network interface
Audio JacksLine in, line out, and microphone with Audio Boost
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Will It Fit Your Build?

Check these before you add to cart

Processor

Supports AMD Ryzen 5000, 4000 G-Series, and 3000 Series desktop processors on socket AM4.

Memory

DDR4 only — 2 DIMM slots supporting up to 64 GB and speeds up to 4600+ MHz (O.C.).

Graphics

PCIe 3.0 x16 slot with Steel Armor protection.

Storage

1 × Turbo M.2 Gen3 x4 NVMe slot plus 4 SATA ports.

Networking

Wired Realtek Gigabit LAN Ethernet built-in.

Case

Compact Micro-ATX form factor (23.6 cm x 20.0 cm) fitting all computer cases.

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Full Specification Sheet

MSI A520M-A PRO
CPU Socket AMD Socket AM4
CPU Support AMD Ryzen 5000, 4000 G-Series, 3000 Series Processors
Chipset AMD A520 Chipset
Form Factor Micro-ATX (23.6 cm x 20.0 cm)
Power Design Digital PWM with Core Boost and 2oz Copper PCB
Memory Slots 2 × DDR4 DIMM, dual channel
Max Memory 64 GB (up to DDR4-4600+ MHz OC with A-XMP)
Primary Graphics Slot 1 × PCIe 3.0 x16 Steel Armor
Secondary PCIe Slot 1 × PCIe 3.0 x1
M.2 Storage Sockets 1 × Turbo M.2 Gen3 x4 (up to 32 Gbps)
SATA Ports 4 × SATA 6 Gb/s
Ethernet LAN Realtek Gigabit LAN (1 Gbps / 100 Mbps)
Audio Realtek ALC892 / ALC897 7.1-Channel HD Audio
Rear USB Ports 4x USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5Gbps), 2x USB 2.0
Display Outputs 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x DVI-D
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Technical & Policy Q&A

Common questions about this motherboard
Does the MSI A520M-A PRO support Ryzen 5 5600 and 5600G processors?+
Yes, it natively supports AMD Ryzen 5000 and 5000 G-Series processors out of the box.
Does this board support M.2 NVMe SSDs?+
Yes, it includes a Turbo M.2 Gen3 x4 slot providing fast transfer speeds up to 32 Gbps for NVMe solid-state drives.
Can I connect two monitors to this motherboard without a graphics card?+
Yes, with HDMI and DVI-D outputs, you can connect two displays simultaneously when using an AMD processor with integrated Radeon graphics.
Does AHW Store update the BIOS before shipping?+
Every motherboard ships sealed in its original retail packaging with the factory BIOS. Our engineers can flash the latest vendor BIOS free of charge on request when you order a CPU with the board, which guarantees first-boot compatibility with the newest supported CPU generation.
What warranty coverage is included?+
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