The ASRock A520M-HDV is a Micro-ATX motherboard built around the AMD A520 chipset, designed for use with AMD Ryzen processors from the 3000, 4000, and 5000 series. With its compact dimensions of 230 x 201 mm, this board fits well in smaller builds without sacrificing essential functionality. It uses a UEFI AMI BIOS and is powered through a standard 24-pin ATX connector, making it a straightforward and accessible choice for everyday desktop builds.
Memory and Expansion The ASRock A520M-HDV features two DIMM slots supporting DDR4 memory in a dual-channel configuration, with a maximum capacity of 64 GB. The board supports a wide range of memory clock speeds, from 2133 MHz up to 4533 MHz, giving users flexibility in their memory setup. For storage and expansion, the board includes one M.2 slot, one PCIe 3.0 x16 slot for a dedicated graphics card, and one PCIe 3.0 x1 slot for additional expansion cards.
Connectivity and Audio On the connectivity side, the board offers a Realtek RTL8111H Gigabit LAN controller with Wake-on-LAN support, along with a USB 3.1 Gen 1 header for front panel connections. Display output is handled through both an HDMI port and a VGA port, catering to a variety of monitor setups. Audio is powered by a Realtek ALC897 or ALC887 chip, with a front panel audio connector included. Additional ports include a PS/2 connector and two chassis fan headers, rounding out the boards practical feature set.