We take cryptocurrency — so the coins you hold can buy real hardware.Pay in crypto, spend it on real hardware. Free insured shipping worldwide over $399. Plain, unbranded boxes, sent from Germany.Free insured shipping over $399. Your rate is locked for 30 minutes once checkout opens.Rate locked 30 minutes. Every item sealed, serial-checked and covered by a 24-month warranty.Sealed, 24-month warranty.

Saved items Sign in
Green mATX motherboard with silver AM4 socket, four black DDR4 slots, single PCIe x16 slot, M.2 heatsink, rear I/O shield showing DVI

GIGABYTE

GIGABYTE A520M DS3H AMD motherboard

SKU CH-5AVK-4986Y

An AM4 micro-ATX board with 5+3 phase digital PWM, one PCIe 3.0 x16 slot, one NVMe PCIe 3.0 x4 M.2, four SATA 6Gb/s ports, four DDR4 slots up to 128GB, Realtek ALC887 7.1 audio and 1GbE LAN

  • CPU Socket TypeAM4
  • CPU TypeAMD Socket AM4, support for: AMD Ryzen 5000 Series / 3rd Gen
  • ChipsetAMD A520
  • Number of Memory Slots4x288pin (DDR4)
  • Memory Standard3rd Gen AMD Ryzen Processors: Support for DDR4 4400(O.C.)/ 4
  • Maximum Memory Supported128GB
  • Supports Ryzen 5000 Series after a BIOS update
  • 5+3 phase digital PWM delivers stable CPU power
  • One NVMe PCIe 3.0 x4 M.2 slot for fast storage
  • Dual-channel DDR4 across four DIMM slots up to 128 GB
  • Rear DP, DVI-D and HDMI ports drive three displays

Socket AM4 foundation

The GIGABYTE A520M DS3H is a micro-ATX motherboard built around the AMD A520 chipset for Socket AM4 processors. It supports Ryzen 5000 series and 3rd Gen Ryzen CPUs, including models with integrated Radeon graphics. A 5+3 phase digital PWM design delivers stable power to the processor. Four 288-pin DDR4 slots accept up to 128 GB of dual-channel memory.

Expansion and storage layout

One PCIe 3.0 x16 slot handles a discrete graphics card while two PCIe 3.0 x1 slots provide room for add-in cards. A single M.2 socket 3 M-key connector takes 2242, 2260 or 2280 drives with either SATA or PCIe 3.0 x4 and x2 NVMe signalling. Four SATA 6 Gb/s ports support RAID 0, 1 and 10 arrays for additional storage flexibility.

Thermals and everyday operation

The board relies on passive cooling for the VRM and chipset, so system airflow determines component temperatures. Realtek ALC887 audio provides 7.1-channel output through three rear jacks. A Realtek GbE LAN controller supplies 1 Gbps wired networking. Rear video outputs include DVI-D, DisplayPort and HDMI for use with Ryzen processors that feature integrated graphics.

Highlights

  • Supports Ryzen 5000 Series after a BIOS update
  • 5+3 phase digital PWM delivers stable CPU power
  • One NVMe PCIe 3.0 x4 M.2 slot for fast storage
  • Dual-channel DDR4 across four DIMM slots up to 128 GB
  • Rear DP, DVI-D and HDMI ports drive three displays

Specifications

BrandGIGABYTE
ModelA520M DS3H
CPU Socket TypeAM4
CPU TypeAMD Socket AM4, support for: AMD Ryzen 5000 Series / 3rd Gen Ryzen and 3rd Gen Ryzen with Radeon Graphics Processors
* Support for Ryzen 5000 Series with BIOS UPDATE. Refer to GIGABYTE website for CPU support list.
ChipsetAMD A520
Number of Memory Slots4x288pin (DDR4)
Memory Standard3rd Gen AMD Ryzen Processors:
Support for DDR4 4400(O.C.)/ 4000(O.C.)/ 3600(O.C.)/ 3333(O.C.)/ 3200/ 2933/ 2667/ 2400/ 2133 MHz memory modules
3rd Gen AMD Ryzen with Radeon Graphics processors:
Support for DDR4 4733(O.C.)/ 4600(O.C.)/ 4400(O.C.)/ 4000(O.C.)/ 3600(O.C.)/ 3333(O.C.)/ 3200/ 2933/ 2667/ 2400/ 2133 MHz memory modules
Maximum Memory Supported128GB
Channel SupportedDual Channel
PCI Express 3.0 x161 x PCI Express x16 slot, supporting PCIe 3.0 and running at x16
PCI Express x12 x PCI Express x1 slots, supporting PCIe 3.0 (PCIEX1_1, PCIEX1_2)
Serial ATA (SATA)4 x SATA 6Gb/s
M.21 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2242/2260/2280 SATA and PCIe 3.0 x4/x2 SSD support)
SATA RAID0/1/10
Onboard Video ChipsetIntegrated in the 3rd Generation AMD Ryzen with Radeon Graphics processors:
1 x DVI-D port, supporting a maximum resolution of 1920x1200@60 Hz
* The DVI-D port does not support D-Sub connection by adapter.
1 x DisplayPort, supporting a maximum resolution of 5120x2880@60 Hz
* Support for DisplayPort 1.4 version, HDCP 2.3, and HDR.
1 x HDMI port, supporting a maximum resolution of 4096x2160@60 Hz
* Support for HDMI 2.1 version, HDCP 2.3, and HDR.
Support for up to 3 displays at the same time
Maximum shared memory of 16GB
Audio ChipsetRealtek ALC887
Audio Channels2/4/5.1/7.1-channel
* To configure 7.1-channel audio, you need to open the audio software and select Device advanced settings > Playback Device to change the default setting first. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for details on configuring the audio software.
LAN ChipsetRealtek GbE LAN chip
Max LAN Speed1Gbps
Back I/O Ports1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port
1 x DVI-D port
1 x DisplayPort
1 x HDMI port
4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports
2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports
1 x RJ-45 port
3 x audio jacks
Onboard USB1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header
1 x USB 2.0/1.1 header
Other Connectors1 x CPU fan header
2 x system fan headers
1 x addressable LED strip header
1 x RGB LED strip header
1 x front panel header
1 x front panel audio header
1 x Trusted Platform Module (TPM) header (2x6-pin, for the GC-TPM2.0_S module only)
1 x serial port header
1 x Clear CMOS jumper
1 x Q-Flash Plus button
Form FactorMicro ATX
LED LightingRGB
Dimensions (W x L)9.6" x 9.6"
Power Pin1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector
1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector
Windows 11Supported
FeaturesI/O Controller:
iTE I/O Controller Chip
H/W Monitoring:
Voltage detection
Temperature detection
Fan speed detection
Overheating warning
Fan fail warning
Fan speed control
* Whether the fan speed control function is supported will depend on the cooler you install.
BIOS:
1 x 128 Mbit flash
Use of licensed AMI UEFI BIOS
PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0
Unique Features:
Support for APP Center
* Available applications in APP Center may vary by motherboard model. Supported functions of each application may also vary depending on motherboard specifications.
@BIOS
EasyTune
F

Questions about this item

Will my Ryzen 5000 CPU work out of the box or do I need a BIOS update first?

Ryzen 5000 series processors require a BIOS update before they will boot. Use the Q‑Flash Plus button with a USB stick to flash the latest BIOS from the manufacturer site before installing the CPU.

What DDR4 speeds can I run with a 3rd Gen Ryzen processor?

Official JEDEC speeds go up to 3200 MHz. Higher frequencies such as 3600, 4000 or 4400 MHz are listed as overclocked profiles and depend on the memory kit and CPU quality.

Can I add a fast NVMe boot drive and still keep four SATA drives?

Yes. The board provides one M.2 slot that accepts 2242, 2260 or 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe SSDs, plus four SATA 6Gb/s ports for additional hard drives or SSDs.

Also in this aisle

People compared these

Same shelf, same checkout — eight coins and a 30-minute rate lock.