ASUS A520M-R Global Motherboards Instruction Manual

June 17, 2024
Asus

A520M-R
QUICK START GUIDE

The items labeled below correspond to the installation steps, for steps 1 4 11 12 and more information on the steps, please refer to the rest of the guide.

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Prepare the components

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NOTE: The compenents lised above ae recommendatons, please prepare componens according o your neec. )

Install key components

  • Installthe CPU
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https://www.asus.com/support/FAQ/1029955/

NOTE: Do not remove the PriP cap before the CPU is properly installed.
Please refer to the manual(s) for more information: Motherboard

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Install the cooling system

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Install the motherboard into the chassis

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Connect cables from Chassis

Connect to chassis fan and ARGB/RGB headers

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Install and connect the power supply unit (PSU)

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Connect cables from PSU

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Connect cables from Chassis

Connect everything to the motherboard

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Connect cables from PSU

Install the graphics card

NOTE: Please note that power connection is required for selected models.
Please refer to the manual(s) for more information:
Motherboard Graphics Card

Connect to the Internet via Ethernet/Wi-Fi antenna

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Connect peripherals (monitor, keyboard, mouse, etc.)

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Turn on the PSU and your PC

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NOTE: Please check the Q-LEDs or Q-LED Core on selected motherboards when powering on your PC for system status. If an ermor occurs, check if your CPU Fan header s properly connected; you can also scan the code of refer to the manual(s) for more information: [ Motherboard]

Install the operating system and drivers

Driver and Ulities installation
https://www.asus.com/support/FAQ/1048815/

Electrical safety

  • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outet before relocating the system.

  • When adding or removing devices 1o or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. f possible, isconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device.

  • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are unplugged.

  • Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord. These devices could intermupt the grounding circuit.

  • Ensure that your power supply is set o the correct voltage in your area.
    If you are not sure about the votage of the electrical outlet you are using, contact your local power company.

  • If the power supply is broken, do not tryto ix it by yourself. Contact a qualfied service technician or your retailer.

Operation safety

  • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on i, carefully read all the manuals that came with the package.
  • Before using the product, ensure all cables are comrectly connected and the power cables are not damaged. If you detect any damage, contact your dealer immediately.
  • Toavoid shor ciruits, keep paper cips, screws, and staples away from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry.
  • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the product in any area where it may becorme wet.
  • Place the product on a stable surface.
  • If youencounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualfied service technician or your retaler
  • Your motherboard should only be used in environments with ambient temperatures between 10°C and 35°C.

Button/Coin Batteries Safety Information

WARNING

KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
Swallowing can lead to chemical burs, perforation of Soft tissue, and death. Severs burs can ocour wihin 2 hous of ingestion. Seek medical atenton mmediately.|
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General Notices

FCC Compliance Information
Responsible Party: Asus Computer Intemational
Address: 48720 Kato Rd., Fremont, CA 94538, USA
Phone /FaxNo:  (510)739-3777 / (510)6084555

This device complies with part 15 of the FOC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two contions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) tis device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
“This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference o radio communications. However, there is no quarantes that interference will ot occur in a partcular installaton. f this equipment does cause harmful interference to raiio or television reception, which can be determined by tuming the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged o try o correct the interference by one or more of the following measres:

  • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
  • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
  • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
  • Consultthe dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

HDMI Trademark Notice
“The terms HDMI, HDMI High-Definifion Mulimedia Interface, HDMI Trade dress, and the HDMI Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing Administrator, Inc.

Safety Precautions
Accessories that came with this product have been designed and verified for the use in connection with this product.
Never use accessories for ofher products to prevent the risk of electric shock or fite.
VCCI: Japan Compliance Statement
Class B ITE

Declaration of compliance for product environmental regulation
ASUS follows the green design concept to design and manufacture our products, and makes sure that each stage of the product fe cycle of ASUS product s in line with global environmental regulations. In addition, ASUS disclose the relevant information based on regulation requirements.
Please refer to http://csr.asus.com/Compliance.htm for information disclosure based on regulation requirements ASUS is complied with
EU REACH and Article 33
Complying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://cs.asus.com/english/REACH.htm.
EU RoHS
This product complies with the EU RoHS Directive. For more defaik, see http://csr.asus.com/english/ariicle.aspxid=35
India RoHS
This product complies with the “India E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2016″ and prohibits use of lead, mercuty, hexavalent chromium, polybrominated biphenyls (PBBs) and polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDES) in concentrations exceeding 0.1% by weight in homogenous materials and 0.01% by weight in homogenous materials for cadmium, except for the exempiions listed in Schedule Il of the Rule.
Vietnam RoHS
ASUS products sold in Vietnam, on or after September 23, 2011,meet the requirements of the Vietnam Circular 30/2011/ TT-BCT.
ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services
ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to the highest standards for protecting our environment. We believe in providing solutions for you to be able to responsibly recycle our products, batteries, other components as wel s the packaging materials. Please go to http://csr.asus.com/english/Takeback.htm for detailed recyding information in different regions.
DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. This product has been designed to enable proper reuse of parts and recycing. This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the product (electrical and electronic equipment) should not be placed in municipal waste. Check local regulations for cisposal of electronic products.
DO NOT throw the mercury-containing button cell battery in municipal waste. This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the battery should not be placed in municipal waste.
Notices for non Wi-Fi model
Compliance Statement of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
This device complies with Innovation, Science and Econorric Development Canada licence exempt RSS standard(s).
Operation is subject o the following two condtions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesited operation of the device.
‘CAN ICES-003(B)/NMB-003(B)
Simplified UKCA Declaration of Conformity
ASUSTEK Computarnc erebydecaes tha this dvice s n complancewith the st reuiraments and oher elevant provisions of lted UKCA Divctves.Fol ot of UKCA msscon/snt deciaratonal conformtys avableat
Simplified EU Declaration of Conformity
Englh ASUSTeX ComputerInc ereydecres tht tisdevice s n complance with the esentalrequrements and aterrdevant provisions of elted Diectives Fultxt oF U decration o conformity s vaiabe ot
Warranty
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  • ASUS reserves the right to interpret the provisions of the ASUS Commercial Guarantee.
  • This ASUS Commercial Guarantee is provided independently and in addition to the statutory Legal Guarantee and in no way affects or limits the rights under the Legal Guarantee.

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ASUS contact information
ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.
Address: 1F., No. 15, Lide Rd., Beitou Dist., Taipei City 112
ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL (America)
Address: 48720 Kato Rd., Fremont, CA 94538, USA
ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany and Austria)
Address: Harkortstrasse 21-23, 40880 Ratingen, Germany
ASUSTeK (UK) LIMITED
Address: 1st Floor, Sackvile House, 143-149 Fenchurch Street, London, EC3M 6BL, England, United Kingdom

Service and Support
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