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  • Page 2 Contact Information If you need to contact ASRock or want to know more about ASRock, you’re welcome to visit ASRock’s website at http://www.asrock.com; or you may contact your dealer for further information. For technical questions, please submit a support request form at https://event.asrock.com/tsd.asp ASRock Incorporation e-mail: info@asrock.com.tw...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Chapter 1 Introduction Package Contents Specifications Motherboard Layout I/O Panel Block Diagram Chapter 2 Installation Installing the CPU Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) Connecting the Front Panel Header Installing the Motherboard Installing SATA Drives Installing a Graphics Card Connecting Peripheral Devices Connecting the Power Connectors...

  • Page 4: Chapter 1 Introduction

    ASRock’s website without further notice. If you require technical support related to this motherboard, please visit our website for specific information about the model you are using. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support list on ASRock’s website as well. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com.

  • Page 5: Specifications

    * For Ryzen Series APUs (Cezanne and Renoir), ECC is only supported with PRO CPUs. * Please refer to Memory Support List on ASRock's website for more information. (http://www.asrock.com/) • Max. capacity of system memory: 64GB • Supports Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules...
  • Page 6 A520M-HDVP R2.0 * Please refer to page 21 for AMD non-XMP memory frequency support. For more details, please refer to the QVL on ASRock's website. Expansion CPU: • 1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 Slot (PCIE2), supports x16 mode* Slot Chipset: • 2 x PCIe 3.0 x1 Slots (PCIE1 and PCIE3)*...
  • Page 7 Rear Panel • 1 x PS/2 Mouse Port • 1 x PS/2 Keyboard Port • 1 x Serial Port: COM2 • 1 x D-Sub Port • 1 x DVI-D Port • 1 x HDMI Port • 1 x DisplayPort 1.4 • 2 x USB 2.0 Ports • 4 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Ports • 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port...
  • Page 8 • ErP/EuP ready (ErP/EuP ready power supply is required) * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com Please realize that there is a certain risk involved with overclocking, including adjusting the setting in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using third-party overclocking tools.

  • Page 9: Motherboard Layout

    1.3 Motherboard Layout...
  • Page 10 A520M-HDVP R2.0 No. Description 8 pin 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 2 x 288-pin DDR4 DIMM Slots (DDR4_A1, DDR4_B1) ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) USB 3.2 Gen1 Header (USB3_5_6) SPI TPM Header (SPI_TPM_J1) SATA3 Connector (SATA3_3) (Upper), SATA3 Connector (SATA3_4) (Lower) SATA3 Connector (SATA3_1) (Upper), SATA3 Connector (SATA3_2) (Lower) System Panel Header (PANEL1) Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1)

  • Page 11: I/O Panel

    1.4 I/O Panel No. Description No. Description PS/2 Mouse Port USB 2.0 Ports (USB_12) D-Sub Port USB 3.2 Gen1 Ports (USB32_1234) Serial Port (COM2) DisplayPort 1.4 LAN RJ-45 Port* HDMI Port Line In (Light Blue)** DVI-D Port Front Speaker (Lime)** PS/2 Keyboard Port Microphone (Pink)** * There are two LEDs on each LAN port.

  • Page 12: Block Diagram

    A520M-HDVP R2.0 1.5 Block Diagram...

  • Page 13: Chapter 2 Installation

    Chapter 2 Installation This is a Micro ATX form factor motherboard. Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it. Pre-installation Precautions Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings.

  • Page 14: Installing The Cpu

    A520M-HDVP R2.0 2.1 Installing the CPU Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU.

  • Page 16: Installing The Cpu Fan And Heatsink

    A520M-HDVP R2.0 2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink After you install the CPU into this motherboard, it is necessary to install a larger heatsink and cooling fan to dissipate heat. You also need to spray thermal grease between the CPU and the heatsink to improve heat dissipation. Make sure that the CPU and the heatsink are securely fastened and in good contact with each other.
  • Page 18 A520M-HDVP R2.0 Installing the AM4 Box Cooler SR2...
  • Page 20 A520M-HDVP R2.0 *The diagrams shown here are for reference only. The headers might be in a different position on your motherboard.
  • Page 21 Installing the AM4 Box Cooler SR3...
  • Page 22 A520M-HDVP R2.0...
  • Page 23 +12V *The diagrams shown here are for reference only. The headers might be in a different position on your motherboard.

  • Page 24: Installing Memory Modules (Dimm)

    A520M-HDVP R2.0 2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) This motherboard provides two 288-pin DDR4 (Double Data Rate 4) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. 1. For dual channel configuration, you always need to install identical (the same brand, speed, size and chip-type) DDR4 DIMM pairs. 2.
  • Page 25 Ryzen Series APUs (Cezanne): UDIMM Memory Slot Frequency (Mhz) 3200 3200 3200 3200 3200 3200 Ryzen Series APUs (Renoir): UDIMM Memory Slot Frequency (Mhz) 3200 3200 3200 3200 3200 3200 SR: Single rank DIMM, 1Rx4 or 1Rx8 on DIMM module label DR: Dual rank DIMM, 2Rx4 or 2Rx8 on DIMM module label...
  • Page 26 A520M-HDVP R2.0 The DIMM only fits in one correct orientation. It will cause permanent damage to the motherboard and the DIMM if you force the DIMM into the slot at incorrect orientation.

  • Page 27: Connecting The Front Panel Header

    2.4 Connecting the Front Panel Header Front Panel Wires System Panel Header Power SW (-) RESET SW (+) Power SW (+) RESET SW (-) Power LED (-) HDD LED (-) Power LED (+) HDD LED (+) PANEL1...

  • Page 28: Installing The Motherboard

    A520M-HDVP R2.0 2.5 Installing the Motherboard...

  • Page 29: Installing Sata Drives

    2.6 Installing SATA Drives Optical Drive SATA Drive SATA Data Cable...
  • Page 30 A520M-HDVP R2.0 SATA Power Connector SATA Data Connector...

  • Page 31: Installing A Graphics Card

    2.7 Installing a Graphics Card CLICK!
  • Page 32 A520M-HDVP R2.0 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCIe Slots) There are 1 PCI slot and 3 PCI Express slots on the motherboard. Before installing an expansion card, please make sure that the power supply is switched off or the power cord is unplugged. Please read the documentation of the expansion card and make necessary hardware settings for the card before you start the installation.

  • Page 33: Connecting Peripheral Devices

    2.8 Connecting Peripheral Devices...

  • Page 34: Connecting The Power Connectors

    A520M-HDVP R2.0 2.9 Connecting the Power Connectors...

  • Page 35: Power On

    2.10 Power On...

  • Page 36: Jumpers Setup

    A520M-HDVP R2.0 2.11 Jumpers Setup The illustration shows how jumpers are setup. When the jumper cap is placed on the pins, the jumper is “Short”. If no jumper cap is placed on the pins, the jumper is “Open”. Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) (see p.6, No.

  • Page 37: Onboard Headers And Connectors

    2.12 Onboard Headers and Connectors Onboard headers and connectors are NOT jumpers. Do NOT place jumper caps over these headers and connectors. Placing jumper caps over the headers and connectors will cause permanent damage to the motherboard. System Panel Header (9-pin PANEL1) (see p.6, No.
  • Page 38 A520M-HDVP R2.0 Chassis Intrusion and Speaker Header (7-pin SPK_CI1) (see p.6, No. 11) Please connect the chassis intrusion and the chassis speaker to this header. SPK_CI1 SPEAKER DUMMY DUMMY SIGNAL DUMMY Serial ATA3 Connectors Right Angle: (SATA3_1) (see p.6, No. 8) (Upper) (SATA3_2) (see p.6, No.
  • Page 39 USB 2.0 Headers (9-pin USB_3_4) (see p.6, No. 13) (9-pin USB_5_6) (see p.6, No. 14) There are two headers on this motherboard. Each USB 2.0 header can support two ports. USB_5_6 USB_PWR DUMMY USB_PWR USB_3_4 USB_PWR DUMMY USB_PWR USB 3.2 Gen1 Header (19-pin USB3_5_6) (see p.6, No.
  • Page 40 A520M-HDVP R2.0 Front Panel Audio Header (9-pin HD_AUDIO1) (see p.6, No. 18) This header is for connecting audio devices to the front audio panel. HD_AUDIO1 OUT_RET OUT2_L J_SENSE MIC_RET OUT2_R PRESENCE# MIC2_R GN D MIC2_L High Definition Audio supports Jack Sensing, but the panel wire on the chassis must support HDA to function correctly.
  • Page 41 Chassis Fan Connector (4-pin CHA_FAN2) (see p.6, No. 17) Please connect fan cables to the fan connector and match the black wire to the ground pin. CHA_FAN2 FAN_SPEED_CONTROL CHA_FAN_SPEED +12V CPU Fan Connector (4-pin CPU_FAN1) (see p.6, No. 2) This motherboard provides a 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) connector. If you plan to connect a 3-Pin CPU fan, please connect it to Pin 1-3.
  • Page 42 A520M-HDVP R2.0 ATX Power Connector (24-pin ATXPWR1) (see p.6, No. 4) This motherboard provides a 24-pin ATX power connector. To use a 20-pin ATX power supply, please plug it along Pin 1 and Pin 13. ATXPWR1 ATX 12V Power Connector (8-pin ATX12V1) (see p.6, No.
  • Page 43 Serial Port Header (9-pin COM1) (see p.6, No. 16) This COM1 header supports a serial port module. COM1 RRXD1 DDTR#1 DDSR#1 CCTS#1 RRI#1 RRTS#1 TTXD1 DDCD#1 SPI TPM Header (13-pin SPI_TPM_J1) (see p.6, No. 6) This connector supports SPI Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which can securely store keys, digital certificates, passwords, and data.
  • Page 44 A520M-HDVP R2.0 Print Port Header (25-pin LPT1) (see p.6, No. 15) This is an interface for print port cable that allows convenient connection of printer devices. LPT1 AFD# ERROR# PINIT# SLIN# SPD7 SPD6 ACK# SPD5 BUSY SPD4 SPD3 SLCT SPD2 SPD1 SPD0 STB#...

  • Page 45: Ssd Module Installation Guide (M2_1)

    2.13 M.2 SSD Module Installation Guide (M2_1) The M.2 is a small size and versatile card edge connector that aims to replace mPCIe and mSATA. The Ultra M.2 Socket (M2_1, Key M) supports type 2280 SATA3 6.0 Gb/s & PCIe Gen3x4 (32 Gb/s) modes.
  • Page 46 Tighten the screw with a screwdriver to secure the module into place. Please do not overtighten the screw as this might damage the module. NUT2 NUT1 For the latest updates of M.2 SSD module support list, please visit our website for details: http://www.asrock.com...
  • Page 47 In no event shall ASRock, its directors, officers, employees, or agents be liable for any indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages (including damages for loss of profits, loss of business, loss of data, interruption of business and the like), even if ASRock has been advised of the possibility of such damages arising from any defect or error in the documentation or product.
  • Page 48 ASRock follows the green design concept to design and manufacture our products, and makes sure that each stage of the product life cycle of ASRock product is in line with global environmental regulations. In addition, ASRock disclose the relevant information based on regulation requirements.

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