The Gigabyte A520M DS3H V2 is a compact Micro-ATX motherboard designed for AMD processors, making it a solid choice for budget-conscious builders looking to put together a reliable system. Built around the AMD A520 chipset, this black motherboard is compatible with AMD Ryzen 3000 Series processors and supports dual-channel DDR4 memory across four DIMM slots, with a maximum capacity of 128 GB and clock speeds ranging from 2133 MHz up to 4733 MHz. The board uses a standard ATX power setup and comes with a UEFI AMI BIOS stored on 128 Mbit memory, along with bundled software including Norton Internet Security and the Realtek 8118 Gaming LAN Bandwidth Control Utility.
Connectivity and Expansion
The A520M DS3H V2 offers a practical range of connectivity options for everyday use. It features one PCI Express 3.0 x16 slot and two PCI Express 3.0 x1 slots for expansion cards, as well as one M.2 slot for fast storage solutions. Four SATA III connectors provide additional storage options, and a USB 3.1 Gen 1 header is available for front panel connections. Networking is handled by a single Gigabit LAN port, and a PS/2 port offers legacy peripheral support.
Display and Audio Capabilities
For visual output, the board includes one HDMI 2.1 port and one DisplayPort 2.0, supporting a maximum resolution of 5120 x 2880 pixels with HDCP support. Audio is managed by a Realtek ALC887 chip, complemented by a front panel audio connector and a headphone output, providing a straightforward audio experience for standard desktop use.
Product number manufacturer:
A520M DS3H V2
Audio
BIOS
Connectivity
USB 3.2 (Gen 1) type C ports:
0
USB 3.2 (Gen 2) type A ports:
0
USB 3.2 (Gen 2) type C ports:
0
Energy management
Expansion slots
PCI Express 3.0 x1 slots:
2
PCI Express 3.0 x16 slots:
1
Internal I/O
ATX Power connector (24-pin):
Front panel audio connector:
USB 3.1 (3.1 Gen 2) connectors:
0
USB 3.1 (Gen 1) header(s):
1
Memory
Supported memory clock speeds:
2133, 2400, 2667, 2933, 3200, 3333, 3600, 4000, 4400, 4733 MHz
Networking
Network technology (wired):
Packaging content
Norton Internet Security (OEM version)
Realtek 8118 Gaming LAN Bandwidth Control Utility
Physical characteristics
Processor
Compatible processor series:
AMD Ryzen 3000 Series
Maximum number of SMP processors:
1
Technical details
Video
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