The AMD Sapphire A520M-E is a compact Micro-ATX motherboard designed for AMD Ryzen processors, including the 3000, 4000, and 5000 Series. Built around the AMD A520 chipset, this grey-colored board measures 244 x 235 mm and offers a solid foundation for budget-friendly desktop builds. It supports DDR4 memory in a dual-channel configuration across two DIMM slots, with a maximum capacity of 64 GB and overclocked speeds up to 3200 MHz.
Connectivity and Expansion
The A520M-E provides a well-rounded set of connectivity options for its form factor. It features four SATA III connectors for storage devices, one M.2 slot supporting up to 2280-size drives via PCIe 3.0, and one PCIe 3.0 x16 slot alongside one PCIe 3.0 x1 slot for additional expansion cards. For display output, both an HDMI port and a VGA (D-Sub) port are available. Networking is handled by a Realtek RTL8111M controller supporting Gigabit Ethernet via a single RJ-45 port.
Audio and System Management
Audio is powered by a Realtek ALC897 chip, delivering 5.1-channel sound output with three headphone output options. System management features include a Clear CMOS jumper for easy BIOS resets, a CPU fan connector, one chassis fan connector, and a 24-pin ATX power connector. A USB 3.1 Gen 1 internal header and a PS/2 port round out the I/O capabilities, making this board a practical choice for straightforward system builds.
Product number manufacturer:
52119-04-40G
Audio
BIOS
Connectivity
Expansion slots
PCI Express 3.0 x1 slots:
1
PCI Express 3.0 x16 slots:
1
Internal I/O
1st M.2 maximum slot size:
2280
1st M.2 slot PCI Express generation:
3.0
ATX Power connector (24-pin):
Chassis fan connector(s):
1
USB 3.1 (3.1 Gen 2) connectors:
0
USB 3.1 (Gen 1) header(s):
1
Memory
Supported memory clock speeds (OC):
3200 MHz
Networking
Network technology (wired):
Physical characteristics
Processor
Compatible processor series:
AMD Ryzen 3000 Series, AMD Ryzen 4000 Series, AMD Ryzen 5000 Series
Technical details
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