ASUS TUF Gaming A520M-Plus Motherboard with M.2 support

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Identifiers
MPN ASUS TUF GAMING A520M-PLUS
Dimensions / Weight
Key Features
AMD CrossFire Support
Indicates whether the product supports AMD CrossFire technology, which allows multiple graphics cards to work together for improved performance. The value is a textual description such as "2-Way CrossFire", "3-Way CrossFire", "Supported" or "Not Supported".
N/A
Audio
A list of the audio codecs, channel configurations, and related technologies that a product can play or output. Each value may combine a codec name (e.g., Dolby Digital, DTS‑HD), a channel count (e.g., 5.1, 7.1), and optional qualifiers such as "High Definition" or "Virtual Surround" to describe the exact audio capability of the device.
Realtek ALC887 7.1 HD Audio
Board dimensions
The physical footprint of a board expressed as width × height in millimetres, centimetres, inches or other linear units. It indicates the space required to mount the board inside a computer case and helps determine compatibility with chassis sizes such as ATX, Micro‑ATX, Mini‑ITX, etc.
244 x 244 mm
Chipset
The chipset is the collection of integrated circuits that manages communication between a computer’s CPU, memory, and peripheral devices. It defines the supported processor families, available I/O interfaces, and overall system capabilities, allowing users to understand compatibility and feature sets for motherboards or other hardware components.
AMD A520
Cooling
The type of cooling mechanism used by a product, such as active fan‑based cooling, passive heat sinks, liquid cooling, or no active cooling. It indicates whether the device relies on airflow, conduction, or other methods to dissipate heat and helps users assess thermal performance and noise levels.
Passive Heatsinks
CPU Socket
The physical connector used by a processor to attach to a motherboard or other compatible platform, such as LGA 1151, BGA 1440, Socket AM4, or LGA 1200. This attribute indicates the exact socket designation required for proper CPU installation and compatibility with other hardware components.
AM4
Dimensions
The pixel dimensions of a display or image, expressed as width by height (e.g., 1920x1080). It indicates how many pixels are used to render the visual content and is commonly used for monitors, TVs, smartphones, cameras, and digital images.
23 x 39 x 40cm (W x H x D)
Expansion slots
The total count of physical expansion slots available on a device for installing additional modules or peripherals such as PCI‑Express cards, M.2 drives, USB adapters, or other expansion hardware. It indicates how many separate slots can be used simultaneously or swapped between the product and other devices.
1 x M.2, 22-42/60/80/110, PCIe Gen3x4/SATA3 2 x PCIe 3.0 x1 1 x PCIe 3.0 x16
Form factor
Specifies the physical configuration or design of a product, such as ATX, Micro‑ATX, Mini‑ITX, tower, case with cover, etc. It describes how the device is built and what mounting or expansion options it supports.
MicroATX
Maximum memory capacity
The largest amount of random‑access memory that a motherboard can support, expressed as a data size such as megabytes or gigabytes. It indicates the upper limit of memory capacity for active processes and multitasking performance on systems using this board.
128GB (4x32GB)
Memory channel
The number of memory channels supported by a motherboard or processor, indicating how many independent data paths are available for RAM modules. Common values include "Single", "Dual (2)", "Quad (4)" and similar descriptors. This attribute helps users understand the potential memory bandwidth and upgrade options for a system.
Dual (2)
Memory Type ECC
Indicates whether the memory module supports Error‑Correcting Code (ECC) technology, which can detect and correct single-bit errors during operation.
ECC
Memory Type R/U
The type of memory module used in a computer system, indicating whether it is Registered (R) or Unbuffered (U). This attribute helps determine compatibility with motherboards and the expected performance characteristics of the RAM.
UDIMM (Unbuffered)
Network Chip
The model or identifier of the integrated network controller that provides wired Ethernet connectivity for a device. It indicates which chipset is used to manage packet transmission and reception over the LAN port, helping users compare performance, compatibility, and support across different hardware models.
1 x Realtek L8200A (Gigabit LAN)
Network Interface Type
The type of network connection supported by the product, such as wired Ethernet (e.g., Gigabit LAN, 2.5 Gbps LAN) or wireless Wi‑Fi standards (e.g., 802.11ac, 802.11ax). It indicates whether the device can connect to a local area network via cable, wirelessly, or both, and may include the maximum speed supported.
Wired Gigabit LAN (10/100/1000)
On-Board Graphics Connectors
A list of the physical connector types available on a device’s onboard graphics output, such as HDMI, DisplayPort, DVI‑D, or VGA. This attribute helps users identify which video ports are directly integrated into the motherboard or system board for connecting displays.
None
Primary GPU Interface
The physical or logical interface used by a graphics processing unit to connect with the rest of the system, such as PCI Express (PCIe) variants. It indicates the technology that enables data transfer and power delivery between the GPU and the motherboard.
PCIe 3.0 (x16)
Product family
The maximum clock frequency at which a processor operates, expressed in megahertz (MHz) or gigahertz (GHz). This value indicates the speed of the CPU and allows users to compare performance across different models.
TUF
Refresh rate
The number of times per second that a display updates its image, expressed in hertz (Hz). It indicates the smoothness and responsiveness of motion on the screen; higher rates generally provide a more fluid visual experience.
60Hz 2Ms Response Time
Storage Mode Support RAID 0 RAID 1 RAID 10
Water Cooled
Indicates whether a product uses water as its cooling medium. A value of "Yes" means the device incorporates a liquid‑cooling system that circulates water to dissipate heat, while "No" indicates it relies on air or other cooling methods.
No
ASUS

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