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A520 AORUS ELITE
User's Manual
Rev. 1101
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- Page 1 A520 AORUS ELITE User's Manual Rev. 1101 For more product details, please visit GIGABYTE's website. https://www.gigabyte.com/Motherboard/A520-AORUS-ELITE-rev-10?m=ma#kf GIGABYTE will reduce paper use in order to fulfill the responsibilities of a global citizen. Also, to reduce the impacts on global warming, the packaging materials of this product...
- Page 2 Copyright © 2023 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. All rights reserved. The trademarks mentioned in this manual are legally registered to their respective owners. Disclaimer Information in this manual is protected by copyright laws and is the property of GIGABYTE. Changes to the specifications and features in this manual may be made by GIGABYTE without prior notice.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Chapter 1 Product Introduction ..................4 Motherboard Layout ..................4 Motherboard Block Diagram ................5 Box Contents ....................6 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation ..................7 Installation Precautions ..................7 Product Specifications ..................8 Installing the CPU ..................11 Installing the Memory ..................11 Installing an Expansion Card ................. -
Page 4: Chapter 1 Product Introduction
PLUS USB20 USB 2.0 Hub U32_LAN SYS_FAN1 AUDIO M_BIOS PCIEX16 Realtek ® GbE LAN PCIEX1_1 AMD A520 PCIEX2 CODEC PCIEX1_2 ® SATA3 Super I/O PCIEX1_3 A520 AORUS ELITE CLR_CMOS F_AUDIO LED_C1 SYS_FAN3 F_USB1 F_PANEL D_LED1 F_USB2 F_U32 - 4 -... -
Page 5: Motherboard Block Diagram
Motherboard Block Diagram PCI Express 3.0 Bus CPU CLK+/- (100~500 MHz) DDR4 3200/2933/2667/2400/2133 MT/s 1 M.2 Socket 3 AMD Socket HDMI AM4 CPU BIOS DVI-D 1 USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type A 3 USB 3.2 Gen 1 ® Super I/O CODEC 4 SATA 6Gb/s AMD A520... -
Page 6: Box Contents
Box Contents A520 AORUS ELITE motherboard User's Manual Two SATA cables * The box contents above are for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package you obtain. The box contents are subject to change without notice. -
Page 7: Chapter 2 Hardware Installation
Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Installation Precautions The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can become damaged as a result of electrostatic discharge (ESD). Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: • Prior to installation, make sure the chassis is suitable for the motherboard. •... -
Page 8: 2-2 Product Specifications
2-2 Product Specifications AMD Socket AM4, support for: Š AMD Ryzen 5000 G-Series Processors/ ™ AMD Ryzen 5000 Series Processors/ ™ AMD Ryzen 4000 G-Series Processors/ ™ AMD Ryzen 3000 Series Processors ™ (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) Chipset AMD A520 Š... - Page 9 CPU: Š 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A port on the back panel 3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports on the back panel Chipset: Š 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports available through the internal USB header 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports available through the internal USB headers Chipset+USB 2.0 Hub: Š...
- Page 10 BIOS 1 x 128 Mbit flash Š Use of licensed AMI UEFI BIOS Š PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0 Š Unique Features Š Support for APP Center * Available applications in APP Center may vary by motherboard model. Supported functions of each application may also vary depending on motherboard specifications.
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Page 11: Installing The Cpu
Installing the CPU Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the CPU: • Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the CPU to prevent hardware damage. -
Page 12: Installing An Expansion Card
Recommended Dual Channel Memory Configuration: DDR4_A1 DDR4_A2 DDR4_B1 DDR4_B2 2 Modules DS/SS DS/SS 4 Modules DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS (SS=Single-Sided, DS=Double-Sided, "- -"=No Memory) Due to CPU limitations, read the following guidelines before installing the memory in Dual Channel mode. Dual Channel mode cannot be enabled if only one memory module is installed. - Page 13 USB 2.0/1.1 Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Use this port for USB devices. RJ-45 LAN Port The Gigabit Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up to 1 Gbps data rate. The following describes the states of the LAN port LEDs. Speed LED: Speed LED Activity LED...
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Page 14: Internal Connectors
Internal Connectors ATX_12V M2A_CPU F_PANEL CPU_FAN F_AUDIO SYS_FAN1/2/3 F_U32 CPU_OPT F_USB1/F_USB2 D_LED1/D_LED2 LED_C1/LED_C2 QFLASH_PLUS CLR_CMOS SATA3 0/1/2/3 Read the following guidelines before connecting external devices: • First make sure your devices are compliant with the connectors you wish to connect. •... - Page 15 1/2) ATX_12V/ATX (2x4 12V Power Connector and 2x12 Main Power Connector) With the use of the power connector, the power supply can supply enough stable power to all the components on the motherboard. Before connecting the power connector, first make sure the power supply is turned off and all devices are properly installed.
- Page 16 5) CPU_OPT (CPU Fan/Water Cooling Pump Header) The fan/pump header is 4-pin and possesses a foolproof insertion design. Most fan headers possess a foolproof insertion design. When connecting a fan cable, be sure to connect it in the correct orientation (the black connector wire is the ground wire).
- Page 17 8) QFLASH_PLUS (Q-Flash Plus Button) Q-Flash Plus allows you to update the BIOS when your system is off (S5 shutdown state). Save the latest BIOS on a USB thumb drive and plug it into the Q-Flash Plus port, and then you can now flash the BIOS automatically by simply pressing the Q-Flash Plus button.
- Page 18 11) F_PANEL (Front Panel Header) Connect the power switch, reset switch, speaker, chassis intrusion switch/sensor and system status indicator on the chassis to this header according to the pin assignments below. Note the positive and negative pins before connecting the cables. •...
- Page 19 13) F_U32 (USB 3.2 Gen 1 Header) The header conforms to USB 3.2 Gen 1 and USB 2.0 specification and can provide two USB ports. For purchasing the optional 3.5" front panel that provides two USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports, please contact the local dealer.
- Page 20 16) COM (Serial Port Header) The COM header can provide one serial port via an optional COM port cable. For purchasing the optional COM port cable, please contact the local dealer. Pin No. Definition Pin No. Definition NDCD- NDSR- NSIN NRTS- NSOUT NCTS-...
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Page 21: Chapter 3 Bios Setup
Chapter 3 BIOS Setup BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) records hardware parameters of the system in the CMOS on the motherboard. Its major functions include conducting the Power-On Self-Test (POST) during system startup, saving system parameters and loading operating system, etc. BIOS includes a BIOS Setup program that allows the user to modify basic system configuration settings or to activate certain system features. - Page 22 Startup Screen: The following startup Logo screen will appear when the computer boots. Function Keys Function Keys: <DEL>: BIOS SETUP\Q-FLASH Press the <Delete> key to enter BIOS Setup or to access the Q-Flash utility in BIOS Setup. <F12>: BOOT MENU Boot Menu allows you to set the first boot device without entering BIOS Setup.
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Page 23: Chapter 4 Installing The Operating System And Drivers
Chapter 4 Installing the Operating System and Drivers Operating System Installation With the correct BIOS settings, you are ready to install the operating system. As some operating systems already include RAID driver, you do not need to install separate RAID driver during the Windows installation process. -
Page 24: Drivers Installation
Drivers Installation After you install the operating system, a dialog box will appear on the bottom-right corner of the desktop asking if you want to download and install the drivers and GIGABYTE applications via APP Center. Click Install to proceed with the installation. (In BIOS Setup, make sure Settings\IO Ports\APP Center Download & Install Configuration\APP Center Download & Install is set to Enabled.) When the End User License Agreement dialog box appears, press <Accept>... -
Page 25: Chapter 5 Appendix
Chapter 5 Appendix 5-1 Configuring a RAID Set RAID Levels RAID 0 RAID 1 RAID 10 Minimum Number of ≥2 Hard Drives Number of hard drives * (Number of hard drives/2) * Array Capacity Size of the smallest drive Size of the smallest drive Size of the smallest drive Fault Tolerance Before you begin, please prepare the following items:... -
Page 26: Regulatory Notices
Supplier's Declaration of Conformity 47 CFR § 2.1077 Compliance Information Product Name: Motherboard Trade Name: GIGABYTE Model Number: A520 AORUS ELITE Responsible Party – U.S. Contact Information: G.B.T. Inc. Address: 17358 Railroad street, City Of Industry, CA91748 Tel.: 1-626-854-9338 Internet contact information: https://www.gigabyte.com FCC Compliance Statement: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules, Subpart B, Unintentional Radiators. -
Page 27: Contact Us
Contact Us GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. Address: No.6, Baoqiang Rd., Xindian Dist., New Taipei City 231 TEL: +886-2-8912-4000, FAX: +886-2-8912-4005 Tech. and Non-Tech. Support (Sales/Marketing) : https://esupport.gigabyte.com WEB address (English): https://www.gigabyte.com WEB address (Chinese): https://www.gigabyte.com/tw GIGABYTE eSupport • To submit a technical or non-technical (Sales/Marketing) question, please link to: https://esupport.gigabyte.com...
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