Installing An Expansion Card; Back Panel Connectors - Gigabyte A520 AORUS ELITE User Manual

Recommended Dual Channel Memory Configuration:
DDR4_A1
2 Modules
- -
4 Modules 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.
1. Dual Channel mode cannot be enabled if only one memory module is installed.
2. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it is recommended that memory
of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used.
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Installing an Expansion Card

Read the following guidelines before you begin to install an expansion card:
• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Carefully read the manual that came
with your expansion card.
• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing an
expansion card to prevent hardware damage.
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Back Panel Connectors

PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Port
Use this port to connect a PS/2 mouse or keyboard.
USB 3.2 Gen 1 Port
The USB 3.2 Gen 1 port supports the USB 3.2 Gen 1 specification and is compatible to the USB 2.0
specification. Use this port for USB devices.
USB 3.2 Gen 1 Port (Q-Flash Plus Port)
The USB port supports the USB 3.2 Gen 1 specification. Use this port for USB devices. Before using
Q-Flash Plus
(Note 1)
DVI-D Port
(Note 2) (Note 3)
The DVI-D port conforms to the DVI-D specification and supports a maximum resolution of 1920x1200@60 Hz
(the actual resolutions supported depend on the monitor being used). Connect a monitor that supports
DVI-D connection to this port.
HDMI Port
(Note 2)
output. You can use this port to connect your HDMI-supported monitor. The maximum supported resolution
is 4096x2160@60 Hz, but the actual resolutions supported are dependent on the monitor being used.
After installing the HDMI device, make sure to set the default sound playback device to HDMI.
(The item name may differ depending on your operating system.)
(Note 1) To enable the Q-Flash Plus function, please navigate to the "Unique Features" page of GIGABYTE's website
for more information.
(Note 2) For AMD Ryzen
(Note 3) The DVI-D port does not support D-Sub connection by adapter.
DDR4_A2 DDR4_B1
DS/SS
DS/SS DS/SS
, make sure to insert the USB flash drive into this port first.
The HDMI port is HDCP 2.3 compliant and supports Dolby TrueHD and DTS HD
Master Audio formats. It also supports up to 192KHz/24bit 7.1-channel LPCM audio
5000 G-Series/4000 G-Series Processors only.
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DDR4_B2
- - DS/SS
DS/SS
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