ASUS TUF Gaming A520M-Plus WiFi, AMD A520, Socket AM4, Micro-ATX
Overview
The ASUS TUF Gaming A520M-Plus WiFi is a Micro-ATX motherboard built on the AMD A520 chipset for Socket AM4, supporting AMD Ryzen 3000 and 5000 Series processors. Engineered with military-grade TUF components, upgraded power delivery, and comprehensive cooling options, it delivers rock-solid gaming stability in a compact form factor.
Military-Grade TUF Components
TUF-certified chokes and MOSFETs deliver steady power to the CPU for improved system stability. TUF capacitors provide up to 20% greater temperature tolerance and 5× longer lifespan than standard capacitors. The integrated Digi+ VRM ensures ultra-smooth, ultra-clean power delivery at all times. Stack Cool 3+ uses 2-ounce copper layers to draw heat away from critical components.
Networking & Connectivity
Built-in Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) via Realtek RTL8821CE with 2.4/5GHz dual-band support delivers up to 433.3 Mbps wireless speeds. Bluetooth 5.0 and Gigabit Ethernet with TUF LANGuard protection (lightning strike and ESD resistance) complete the connectivity suite.
Storage & Expansion
One M.2 (M-key) slot supports drives up to 2280 with PCIe 3.0 x4 bandwidth (up to 32 Gbps). Four SATA III ports support RAID 0, 1, and 10. Expansion slots include one PCIe 3.0 x16 (SafeSlot Core+ reinforced) and two PCIe 3.0 x1 slots.
Aura Sync RGB Lighting
Onboard RGB and Addressable Gen 2 headers support RGB LED strips and accessories, all controllable via ASUS Armoury Crate software. Gen 2 headers auto-detect the number of LEDs for precise lighting effects and are backward-compatible with existing Aura RGB gear.
Audio
Realtek ALC887/ALC897 codec delivers 7.1-channel surround audio with front panel audio header and S/PDIF out.
What's Included
- ASUS TUF Gaming A520M-Plus WiFi motherboard
- SATA cable(s)
- Wi-Fi antenna
- Drivers and documentation
Technical Specifications
Processor
| Manufacturer | AMD |
| Socket | Socket AM4 |
| Compatible CPUs | AMD Ryzen 3000 Series, AMD Ryzen 5000 Series |
Chipset & Form Factor
| Chipset | AMD A520 |
| Form Factor | Micro-ATX |
| Dimensions (W×D) | 244 × 244 mm |
| Weight | 900 g |
Memory
| Type | DDR4-SDRAM (Unbuffered) |
| Slots | 4 × DIMM |
| Max Memory | 128 GB |
| Channels | Dual-channel |
| Supported Speeds | 2133 – 4800 MHz (OC) |
Storage Controllers
| M.2 Slots | 1 × M.2 (M-key, up to 2280, PCIe 3.0 x4) |
| SATA III Ports | 4 |
| RAID | 0, 1, 10 |
| Max Drives | 5 |
BIOS
| Type | UEFI AMI |
| Size | 128 Mbit |
| Clear CMOS | Yes |
Expansion Slots
| PCIe 3.0 x16 | 1 (SafeSlot Core+) |
| PCIe 3.0 x1 | 2 |
Network
| LAN | Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45) |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 2.4/5GHz |
| Wi-Fi Chip | Realtek RTL8821CE |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 |
| Wake-on-LAN | Yes |
Rear Panel I/O Ports
| USB 2.0 | 2 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Type-A) | 4 |
| VGA (D-Sub) | 1 |
| HDMI | 1 × HDMI 2.1 |
| DisplayPort | 1 × DP 1.2 |
| Max Resolution | 3840 × 2160 |
| PS/2 | 1 |
| Audio Outputs | 3 (7.1ch) |
| Mic In | Yes |
| Wi-Fi Antenna Jack | 1 |
| LAN (RJ-45) | 1 |
Internal I/O Headers
| USB 2.0 | 2 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 | 1 |
| ATX Power (24-pin) | Yes |
| EPS Power (8-pin) | Yes |
| CPU Fan | Yes |
| Chassis Fan | 2 |
| Front Panel Audio | Yes |
| S/PDIF Out | Yes |
| RGB LED Header | Yes (Aura Sync, Gen 2) |
| TPM Header | Yes |
| COM Port | 1 |
Audio
| Codec | Realtek ALC887 / ALC897 |
| Channels | 7.1 |