Durable. Stable. Reliable.
TUF Gaming A520M-Plus WIFI distills essential elements of the latest AMD platform and combines them with game-ready features and proven durability. Engineered with military-grade components; an upgraded power solution and a comprehensive set of cooling options; this motherboard delivers rock-solid performance with unwavering gaming stability.
When you build with a TUF Gaming motherboard; you also benefit from the TUF Gaming Alliance - an ASUS collaboration with trusted industry partners that ensures easier building; best compatibility; and complementary aesthetics from components to case.
Rock-Solid Performance
With upgraded power delivery and comprehensive cooling options to fuel the latest AMD Ryzen CPUs; plus support for faster memory; TUF Gaming A520M-Plus WIFI is the perfect foundation for your next high-core-count battle rig.
Power Design - Stack Cool 3+: 2-ounce copper layers draw heat away from critical components to keep them at their optimal operating temperatures and provide more headroom to push CPUs beyond stock speeds.
Power Design - TUF Components - System Stability - TUF Chokes: Certified military-grade TUF chokes deliver rock-steady power to the CPU; improving system stability.
Power Design - TUF Components - System Stability - TUF Capacitors: Proprietary capacitors provide up to 52% wider temperature tolerance and 2.5X-longer lifespan.
Power Design - Controller - Digi+ VRM: The integrated Digi+ VRM voltage-regulator module (VRM) is one of the finest in the industry; ensuring ultra-smooth and ultra-clean power delivery to the CPU at all times.
Cooling - Cooler by design - VRM Heatsink: A large; high-mass heatsink with extensive surface that covers the VRM and choke areas improves heat dissipation.
Cooling - Comprehensive Fan Controls: TUF Gaming A520M-Plus WIFI features comprehensive fan controls that can be configured via Fan Expert 2+ utility or via the award-winning ASUS UEFI BIOS.
Storage - 32Gbps M.2 Support: M.2 slot supports up to 2280 and data-transfer speeds of up to 32 Gbps via x4 PCI Express 3.0 bandwidth; enabling quicker boot-up and app load times with OS or application drives.
Connectivity - USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type A: Numerous USB ports support gaming rigs loaded with peripherals; including USB Type-A connectors with fast USB 3.2 Gen 1 connectivity for compatible cases.
Easy PC DIY
TUF Gaming motherboards are designed to be easy to set up and configure just the way you want - even for first-time builders. The TUF Gaming Alliance ecosystem makes selecting compatible parts easy; while Armoury Crate software offers full control of system settings via a single dashboard. TUF Gaming motherboards give you everything you need to build your dream gaming rig without adding complexity.
TUF Gaming Alliance - Build with confidence - TUF Gaming Alliance is a collaboration between ASUS and trusted PC-component brands to ensure compatibility with a wide range of parts; such as PC cases; power supplies; CPU coolers; memory kits and more. With more partnerships and components being added regularly; the TUF Gaming Alliance will continue to grow even stronger.
TUF Protection - SafeSlot Core+: SafeSlot Core+ is the ASUS-exclusive PCIe slot fortified with a one-piece stainless-steel brace that shields the slot to protect it from damage. The metal cover is tightly secured to the slot with hooks; and the entire assembly is firmly anchored to the PCB with strengthened solder points to provide a secure foundation for heavyweight graphics cards.
TUF Protection - ESD guards: ESD Guards prolong the life of components while preventing damage from electrostatic discharge; providing Protection for up to +/- 10 kV of air discharge and +/- 6 kV of contact discharge - greatly surpassing the respective industry standards of +/- 6 kV and +/- 4 kV.
TUF Protection - ESD guards - Keyboards And Mouse Connectors: Additional on-circuit ESD transient-voltage-suppression.
TUF Protection - ESD guards - VGA Protection: Additional on-circuit ESD TVS diodes to protect VGA output functionality.
TUF Protection - ESD guards - USB Connectors: TVS diode for surface-mount and dual in-line package.
TUF Protection - TUF LANGuard: TUF LANGuard is a military-grade innovation that integrates advanced signal-coupling technology and premium surface-mounted capacitors to improve throughput; protecting the motherboard from lightning strikes and static electricity.
TUF Protection - DRAM overvoltage Protection: Onboard resettable fuses prevent overcurrent and short-circuit damage. This extends beyond I/O ports to DRAM to safeguard the lifespan of your system and connected devices.
TUF Protection - Stainless-steel back I/O panel: TUF Gaming motherboards have a corrosion-resistant stainless-steel back I/O panel bonded with chromium oxide to provide a 3X-longer lifespan versus traditional panels. With this protective feature; TUF Gaming motherboards passed 72-hour salt fog testing; while other brands only passed 24-hour testing.
Easy Configuration - BIOS FlashBack: BIOS FlashBack is the simplest and safest (UEFI) BIOS update method. Simply drop the (UEFI) BIOS file onto a FAT32 formatted USB stick; plug it into the USB BIOS FlashBack port and press the button. Updates can even be performed without having memory or a CPU installed.
Easy Configuration - Armoury Crate: Armoury Crate is a new software utility designed to give you centralized control of supported gaming products. From a single intuitive interface; Armoury Crate lets you easily customize RGB lighting and effects for every compatible device in your arsenal and synchronize them with Aura Sync for uni?ed system lighting effects. The software also provides control of settings for a select and growing number of products; including keyboard and mouse preferences as well as fan speeds; making it easier to tune the look and feel of your system. Armoury Crate even features dedicated product registration and news areas to help you stay in touch with the gaming community.
Immersive Gaming
TUF Gaming A520M-Plus WIFI provides a complete; high-performance gaming package with a long list of features to improve your experience; including ultrafast networking for smoother online gameplay and onboard RGB lighting that syncs with attached accessories to help you create a personalized gaming atmosphere.
Networking - 802.11ac Wi-Fi: TUF GAMING A520M-PLUS WIFI has 802.11ac Wi-Fi with 1x1 2.4/5GHz antennas for up to 433.3Mbps transfer speeds to ensure that every connected user experiences the best wireless and online speeds!
Networking - Turbo LAN: Turbo LAN is a network-optimization software for customizable packet prioritization. With cFosSpeed traffic-shaping technology; it allows you to configure application priority via an intuitive interface; and reduces network lag.
Aura Sync RGB Lighting - Outshine the Competition: A well-tuned system deserves a matching aesthetic. ASUS Aura offers full RGB lighting control with a variety of functional presets for the built-in RGB LEDs as well as strips connected to the onboard RGB headers. And it can all be synced with an ever-growing portfolio of Aura-capable hardware.
Aura Sync RGB Lighting - Addressable Gen 2 RGB Header: The addressable Gen 2 RGB headers are now capable of detecting the number of LEDs on second-gen addressable RGB devices; allowing the software to automatically tailor lighting effects to specific devices. The new headers also offer backward-compatibility with existing Aura RGB gear.
Product Features:
- AMD AM4 socket - Ready for Ryzen 5000 Series/ 4000 G-Series/ 3000 Series Desktop Processors
- Comprehensive cooling - Large VRM heatsink; PCH heatsink; Fan Expert 2+
- Made for online gaming - 802.11ac Wi-Fi; TUF LANGuard and TurboLAN technology
- Aura Sync RGB - Onboard RGB headers and addressable Gen 2 headers for RGB LED strips; easily synced with Aura Sync-capable hardware
Specifications:
- CPU: AMD Ryzen 5000 Series/ 5000 G-Series/ 4000 G-Series/ 3000 Series Desktop Processors
- Chipset: A520
- Memory:
- 4 x DIMM; Max. 128GB; DDR4
- 4866(OC)/4800(OC)/4600(OC)/4466(OC)/4400(OC)/4266(OC)/4133(OC)/4000(OC)/3866(OC)/3733(OC)/3600(OC)/3466(OC)/3333(OC)/3200/3000/2800/2666/2400/2133 MHz; Un-buffered Memory
- Dual Channel Memory Architecture
- ECC Memory (ECC mode) support varies by CPU
- Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists); and memory frequency support depends on the CPU types
- Graphics:
- 1 x DisplayPort 1.2
- 1 x HDMI 2.1(4K@60Hz)
- 1 x D-Sub
- Graphics specifications may vary between CPU types
- Expansion Slots:
- AMD Ryzen 5000 Series/ 5000 G-Series/ 4000 G-Series/ 3000 Series/ 3000 G-Series Desktop Processors
- 1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 slot (supports x16 mode)
- AMD A520 Chipset
- Storage:
- Supports 1 x M.2 slot and 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
- AMD Ryzen 5000 Series/ 5000 G-Series/ 4000 G-Series/ 3000 Series/ 3000 G-Series Desktop Processors
- M.2 slot (Key M); type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 3.0 x4 & SATA modes)
- AMD A520 Chipset
- Support RAID 0; 1; 10
- Ethernet:
- 1 x Realtek 1Gb Ethernet
- TUF LANGuard
- Wireless & Bluetooth:
- Realtek Wi-Fi 5 8821CE
- 1x1 Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac) with MU-MIMO
- Supports dual frequency band 2.4/5GHz
- Supports channel bandwidth: HT20/HT40/HT80
- Bluetooth v5.0
- USB:
- Rear USB: Total 6 ports
- 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (4 x Type-A)
- 2 x USB 2.0 ports (2 x Type-A)
- 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header supports additional 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports
- 2 x USB 2.0 headers support additional 3 USB 2.0 ports
- Audio:
- Realtek ALC887/897 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC
- Supports: Jack detection; Multi-streaming; Front Panel Jack-retasking
- Supports up to 24-Bit/192 kHz playback
- Audio Features
- Audio Shielding
- Premium audio capacitors
- Dedicated audio PCB layers
- A chassis with an HD audio module in the front panel is required to support 7.1 Surround Sound audio output
- Back Panel I/O Ports:
- 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (4 x Type-A)
- 2 x USB 2.0 ports (2 x Type-A)
- 1 x DisplayPort
- 1 x HDMI port
- 1 x D-Sub
- 1 x ASUS Wi-Fi Module
- 1 x Realtek 1Gb Ethernet port
- 3 x Audio jacks
- 1 x BIOS FlashBack button
- 1 x PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse combo port
- Internal I/O Connectors:
- Fan and cooling related
- 1 x 4-pin CPU Fan header
- 2 x 4-pin Chassis Fan headers
- Power related
- 1 x 24-pin Main Power connector
- 1 x 8-pin +12V Power connector
- Storage related
- 1 x M.2 slot (Key M)
- 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
- USB
- 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header supports additional 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports
- 2 x USB 2.0 headers support additional 3 USB 2.0 ports
- Miscellaneous
- 2 x AURA Addressable Gen 2 header
- neous2 x AURA RGB headers
- 1 x Clear CMOS header
- 1 x COM Port header
- 1 x Front Panel Audio header (AAFP)
- 1 x S/PDIF Out header
- 1 x Speaker header
- 1 x SPI TPM header (14-1pin)
- 1 x 10-1 pin System Panel header
- Special Features:
- ASUS TUF Protection
- DIGI+ VRM
- ESD Guards
- TUF LANGuard
- Overvoltage Protection
- SafeSlot Core+
- Stainless-Steel Back I/O
- ASUS Q-Design
- ASUS Thermal Solution
- ASUS EZ DIY
- BIOS FlashBack button
- BIOS FlashBack LED
- AURA Sync
- AURA RGB headers
- Addressable Gen 2 RGB headers
- Software Features:
- ASUS Exclusive Software
- Armoury Crate
- AI Suite 3
- Performance And Power Saving Utility
- TurboV EVO
- EPU
- DIGI+ VRM
- Fan Expert 2+
- EZ update
- PC Cleaner
- System Information
- TUF GAMING CPU-Z
- AI Charger
- ASUS Turbo LAN
- DAEMON Tools
- MyAsus
- Norton Anti-virus software (Free Trial version)
- WinRAR
- UEFI BIOS
- ASUS EZ DIY
- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
- ASUS EZ Flash 3
- ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode
- BIOS: 128 Mb Flash ROM; UEFI AMI BIOS
- Manageability: WOL by PME; PXE
- Operating System: Windows 10 64bit
- Form Factor:
- Item Dimensions (L x W x H): 11 x 2.75 x 10.75 in.
- Item Weight: 1.27 lbs