All stock codes associated to this product
PRIMEA320MA/CSM, PRIME-A320M-A/CSM, 4718017173186
Asus PRIME A320M-A/CSM Motherboard
Overview
AMD AM4 uATX motherboard with LED lighting, DDR4 3200 MHz, 32Gb/s M.2, SATA
6Gb/s, HDMI,USB 3.0
- 5X Protection III: Multiple hardware safeguards for all-round
protection
- LED illumination: Lighting control for audio trace paths
- Native M.2: Lightning-fast storage speeds
- One-stop controls: Media-acclaimed UEFI BIOS with EZ Flash
3
ASUS Prime is the next evolution of the ASUS motherboard, born of a pedigree
that stretches back to 1989. Our team of world-class engineers are passionate
about empowering everyone to enjoy the benefits of customization and tuning, and
the driving force behind the development of Prime is to make advanced enthusiast
controls easily accessible maximizing performance, stability and compatibility
for the very best DIY PC experiences. Simply stated: it's time for Prime.
ASUS Corporate Stable Model
ASUS Corporate Stable Model (CSM) is a commercial program designed to provide
stable and reliable motherboards. Offering up to 36-month product lifecycle
support and 6-month end-of-life notice to allow sufficient lead times for your
organization to get ready for product transitions. Each purchase of an ASUS CSM
motherboard comes with ASUS Control Center Express - server-grade IT management
software.
ASUS Control Center Express
ASUS Control Center Express is centralized IT management software designed to
provide a convenient, effective, secure and cost-saving solution for
enterprises, small and medium-sized businesses, and data centers in any type of
industry. With the help of ASUS Control Center Express, your organization will
be equipped to achieve success in even the most challenging modern IT
environments.
Optimize IT endpoint management
Designed to assist IT staff in monitoring and controlling devices within
their corporate networks, and facilitate inventory checking in multiple
locations remotely
Automate IT maintenance
Allows IT staff to schedule automatic updates of the latest BIOS, software
and utilities to specific or all devices at off-peak times, enhancing system
stability and IT operational flexibility
Securely manage all of endpoints
Securely manage endpoint configuration, portable storage access and PC
software applications by enabling them to create grouping rules on individual
devices
Built to Last
ASUS is the world's foremost motherboard manufacturer, renowned for our
unique Design Thinking approach. Our exhaustive testing exceeds industry
standards, supported by high-quality components for exceptional real-world
protection. Our motherboards are proven to be compatible with more than 1,000
components and devices, and each new model undergoes a minimum of 8,000 hours of
strict validation. ASUS gives you the peace of mind of knowing that your
motherboard is fit for all environments and applications. By choosing ASUS, you
also gain the freedom to select outstanding component options, for trouble-free
DIY experiences.
5X Protection III
Hardware safeguards to ensure long-term durability.
350+ DDR4 Compatibility
Industry-leading DDR4 memory compatibility for best flexibility and
reassurance.
1000+ Compatible Devices
Compatibility with a range of CPUs, memory modules, graphics cards and
more
8000+ Validation Hours
Extensive testing with latest components for enhanced reliability,
compatibility and safety.
PRIME A320 series motherboards are engineered with industry-leading 5X
Protection III, employing the finest components, excellent circuit design, and
exacting standards to guarantee the quality and long-term durability of your
motherboard. That means exceptional protection and stability for your build
thanks to decades of engineering experience from the world's leading motherboard
brand.
SafeSlot Core | Fortified PCIe slot prevents
damage
SafeSlot Core is the ASUS-exclusive PCIe slot. Featuring a fortified design
that's anchored to the motherboard by a special hook, Safeslot Core provides
1.6x stronger retention and 1.3x greater shearing resistance than standard
expansion slots.
ASUS Prime motherboards have strengthened solder points around both the PCIe
and DIMM pins.
LANGuard | Pumped-up throughput. 2.5x higher surge
tolerance.
ASUS LANGuard is hardware-level networking protection that employs
signal-coupling technology and premium anti-EMI surface-mounted capacitors to
ensure a more reliable connection and better throughput, plus electrostatically
guarded and surge-protected components for greater tolerance to static
electricity and improved protection against surges.
Overvoltage Protection | World-class circuit-protecting power
design
An exclusive circuit design with built-in voltage regulators to protect your
chipset, connectivity ports, and audio codecs from damage caused by unexpected
high-level voltages from unstable or inferior power supplies.
DIGI+ VRM | Precision control for stable
power
ASUS-exclusive DIGI+ VRM intelligently delivers power to the processor based
on real-time demands, reducing energy waste and improving system stability.
DRAM Overcurrent Protection | Short-circuit damage
prevention
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.
Stainless-Steel Back I/O | 3x corrosion-resistance for greater
durability
Corrosion-resistant stainless-steel back I/O panels bonded with chromium
oxide have a lifespan that's three times longer than ordinary
panels.
ESD Guards | Electrostatic discharge
protection
ASUS ESD Guards prevent damage from electrostatic discharge, up to +/- 10kV
for air discharge and +/- 6kV for contact discharge, arranged in an
active-protective-circuit design that prolongs the life of components.
Proven Compatibility | Tested to be compatible with 1,000+ CPUs, DDR4
memory modules, graphics cards and more
Having the freedom to pick and choose the parts that go into your machine is
at the heart of PC DIY. Our extensive certification program focuses on providing
the very best compatibility with the widest range of components and devices,
giving you the freedom to build and upgrade without frustration. Compatible
today and compatible far into the future that's the ASUS way.
Extensive List of Supported Devices | View supported devices and
Qualified Vendor List for compatible memory
The superior compatibility of Prime A320 series is evidenced by our extensive
list of supported devices which includes thousands of compatible components and
our Qualified Vendor List that identifies memory compatibility. That means more
choices for worry-free PC-building experiences.
Great Compatibility with ASUS Products
ASUS offers a suite of proprietary components graphics cards, sound cards,
optical drives that perfectly complement Prime A320 series, so you can complete
your custom motherboard build with confidence!
Top-to-bottom Reliability
ASUS motherboards have superb endurance. We verify this by subjecting every
board to more than 8,000 hours of stringent tests. A barrage of burn-in,
environmental, compatibility, software and safety tests confirm that our
motherboards are exceptionally robust. It also shows that ASUS reliability
surpasses industry standards, ensuring that every component is designed to
function flawlessly in any environment.
Temperature and Humidity Test
Ensures components withstand extreme conditions.
Thermal Measurement Test
Ensures that the system remains cool and stable under the heaviest loads.
Insertion Test
Every port and connector is put through repeated installation cycles.
Aging Test
Up to 48-hour aging test ensures reliability.
Power Consumption Test
Checked for world-class energy efficiency.
Temperature and DC Margin Test
Ensures that the motherboard is capable of coping with Voltage fluctuations
caused by varying temperatures.
Thermal Shock Test
Ensures ability to survive temperature changes during transportation.
Non-Operation Shock Test
Built to withstand jolts that may occur during shipping.
Burn-In Test
Every component is checked to ensure flawless operation in any
environment.
Installation Test
Connector placement is double-checked to ensure hassle-free installation.
Drop Test
Drop tests from various heights ensure durability.
Salt and Spray Test
Tested for I/O reliability, prolonged lifespan and rust-resistance.
DDR4 Support
With DDR4, you'll accelerate memory frequencies up to an incredible to
3200MHz! And ASUS works with almost every DDR4 memory vendor, so you're assured
the best compatibility.
Fan Xpert | Dedicated CPU and case fan
controls
Exclusive Fan Xpert ensures every fan achieves the best balance of cooling
performance and low noise - and with Prime A320 series boards and their
hardware-level 4-pin/3-pin PWM/DC mode for case fans, a simple BIOS adjustment
lets you run your case fan in PWM/DC. Fan Xpert even includes Auto-Tuning mode
to scan and detect all fan characteristics for single-click
customization!
Gaming Audio
Combined onboard features deliver elevated audio
Energy Efficient Design | EPU
With the Energy Processing Unit (EPU) you'll enjoy system power savings. EPU
automatically optimizes power consumption, and maximizes savings with Away
mode.
Speed Up with Onboard M.2 Up to 32Gb/s
With x4 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 bandwidth, M.2 supports up to 32Gb/s
data-transfer speeds. It is the perfect choice for an operating system or
application drive, making your whole PC or professional apps work as fast as
possible.
Instant front-panel USB 3.0 Experience
We've put USB 3.0 right where you need it - two super-speed ports on the
front panel. Experience data-transfer speeds up to 10X faster than USB 2.0 with
instant plug-and-play connectivity, so no more back-breaking contortions in the
hunt for hard-to-reach rear ports!
Safe Motherboard Mounting | Component-free areas to minimize damage
risk
Fitting your ASUS motherboard is now safer than ever. The comprehensive
component-free 'safe zones' around every case-mounting hole minimizes the risk
of damage and short circuits caused by contact - so you'll assemble your PC with
total confidence!
Q-Slot | Effortless PCI Express component
removal
The large winged clip is easy to reach and easy to operate. Just press the
Q-Slot clip lightly, and the graphics card pops out. Installing or removing even
the biggest graphics cards is no sweat!
Q-DIMM | Easy memory removal
Even if you work with a smaller case, just push down on the one-sided clip
and push or pull RAM modules in or out - removing memory is that
simple!
Media-acclaimed UEFI BIOS
The smoothest, slickest mouse-controlled graphical BIOS has been improved to
make it even more appealing. Whether you're a PC novice or a seasoned
overclocker, EZ and Advanced modes help you find your way, quickly and
easily.
EZ Flash 3
Update the BIOS via the internet, without leaving the BIOS interface.
S.M.A.R.T
Check your storage device Self-Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology
logs to gauge reliability and possibly to determine potential failures.
Q-Fan Control
You can configure the fan's operating speed manually, or use the easy
pre-configured fan profiles to select Standard, Silent, Turbo, or Full Speed
modes!
My Favorite
Quickly find tuning options and add preferred tools to the
list.
EZ mode
Intuitive graphical fan control
Fine-tune individual fans simply by dragging a curve with the
mouse.
EZ XMP
Improve DRAM performance with a click.
SATA information
Easily display SATA port details for device identification.
Fast clock adjustment
Use mouse controls to quickly change time and date settings.
Advanced mode
Last modified log
Track last change and save preferred profiles onto a USB
drive.
SATA port renaming
Rename SATA ports for easy identification.
AI Suite 3 | One-stop access to innovative ASUS
features
ASUS AI Suite 3 offers a brand-new user experience through a clearer and more
attractive interface with support for larger monitors. It consolidates all
exclusive ASUS features into one simple-to-use package, allowing you to
supervise overclocking, energy consumption, fan speeds, voltages and more. This
all-in-one app offers diverse and easy-to-use functionality, with no need to
switch back and forth between different utilities.
AMD CPU and Chipset Features
AM4 socket for 3rd/2nd/1st Gen AMD Ryzen / 2nd and 1st Gen AMD Ryzen
with Radeon Vega Graphics / Athlon with Radeon Vega Graphics / 7th Generation
A-Series / Athlon X4 Processors
This motherboard supports AMD Ryzen processors, 7th Generation A-series
accelerated processing units (APUs) and Athlon CPUs. The high-performance Ryzen
processor supports up to eight cores, and is based on the innovative Zen core
architecture . The 7th Generation A-series APUs feature integrated AMD Radeon
R-series graphics. AMD AM4-socket processors feature dual-channel DDR4 memory,
native 5Gbps USB 3.0 and 16 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 lanes for superb
performance.
AMD A320 Chipset
The AMD A320 chipset delivers outstanding capabilities for the latest AMD
AM4-socket Ryzen processors, 7th Generation A-series APUs and Athlon CPUs. It
provides two USB 3.0 ports, and four 6Gbps SATA ports for faster data
retrieval.
Specifications
CPU
|
AMD AM4 Socket for
3rd/2nd/1st Gen AMD Ryzen/2nd and 1st Gen AMD Ryzen with Radeon Vega
Graphics/Athlon with Radeon Vega Graphics/7th Generation
A-series/Athlon X4 Processors |
|
* Refer
to www.asus.com for CPU support
list |
Chipset
|
AMD
A320 |
Memory
|
3rd/2nd/1st Gen AMD
Ryzen/ 2nd and 1st Gen AMD Ryzen with Radeon Vega Graphics/ Athlon with
Radeon Vega Graphics Processors |
|
4 x DIMM, Max. 128GB,
DDR4 3200(O.C.)/3000(O.C.)/2933(O.C.)/2800(O.C.)/2666/2400/2133 MHz Memory
*1 |
|
AMD 7th Generation
A-Series/Athlon X4 Processors |
|
4 x DIMM, Max. 64GB,
DDR4 2400/2133 MHz Memory |
|
Dual Channel Memory
Architecture |
|
ECC Memory (ECC mode)
support varies by CPU. |
|
* Hyper DIMM support is
subject to the physical characteristics of individual
CPUs. |
|
* Refer
to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors
Lists). |
Graphic
|
Integrated Graphics in
the 2nd and 1st Gen AMD Ryzen with Radeon Vega Graphics /Athlon with
Radeon Vega Graphics /7th Generation A-Series APU *2 |
|
Multi-VGA output
support : HDMI/DVI/RGB ports |
|
- Supports HDMI 1.4b
with max. resolution 4096 x 2160 @ 24 Hz / 2560 x 1600 @ 60
Hz |
|
- Supports DVI-D with
max. resolution 1920 x 1200 @ 60 Hz |
|
- Supports RGB with
max. resolution 1920 x 1200 @ 60 Hz |
|
Maximum shared memory
of 2048 MB (for iGPU exclusively) |
Expansion Slots
|
3rd/2nd/1st Gen AMD
Ryzen Processors |
|
1 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16
(x16 mode) |
|
2nd and 1st Gen AMD
Ryzen with Radeon Vega Graphics /7th Generation A-series/Athlon X4
Processors |
|
1 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16
(x8 mode) |
|
AMD Athlon with
Radeon Vega Graphics Processors |
|
1 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16
(max at x4 mode) |
|
AMD A320
chipset |
|
2 x PCIe 2.0
x1 |
Storage
|
AMD A320 chipset
: |
|
4 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s),
gray, |
|
Support Raid 0, 1,
10 |
|
3rd/2nd/1st Gen AMD
Ryzen/ 2nd and 1st Gen AMD Ryzen with Radeon Vega Graphics/ Athlon with
Radeon Vega Graphics/ 7th Generation A-series/ Athlon X4 Processors
: |
|
2 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s),
gray, |
|
3rd/2nd/1st Gen AMD
Ryzen/ 2nd and 1st Gen AMD Ryzen with Radeon Vega Graphics
: |
|
1 x M.2 Socket 3, with
M key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (SATA & PCIE 3.0 x
4 mode)*3 |
|
AMD 7th Generation
A-Series/Athlon X4 Processors : |
|
1 x M.2 Socket 3, with
M Key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (SATA & PCIE 3.0 x
2 mode)*4 |
|
AMD Athlon with
Radeon Vega Graphics Processors : |
|
1 x M.2 Socket 3, with
M key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (SATA
mode)*4 |
LAN
|
Realtek RTL8111H, 1 x
Gigabit LAN Controller(s) |
Audio
|
Realtek ALC887
8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC |
USB Ports
|
3rd/2nd/1st Gen AMD
Ryzen/ 2nd and 1st Gen AMD Ryzen with Radeon Vega Graphics/ Athlon with
Radeon Vega Graphics/ 7th Generation A-series/ Athlon X4 Processors
: |
|
4 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
port(s) (4 at back panel, blue) |
|
AMD A320 chipset
: |
|
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
port(s) (2 at mid-board) |
|
AMD A320 chipset
: |
|
6 x USB 2.0
port(s) |
Special Features
|
ASUS 5X Protection
III : |
|
- ASUS SafeSlot Core:
Fortified PCIe Slot prevents damage |
|
- ASUS LANGuard:
Protects against LAN surges, lightning strikes and static-electricity
discharges! |
|
- ASUS Overvoltage
Protection: World-class circuit-protecting power
design |
|
- ASUS Stainless-Steel
Back I/O: 3X corrosion-resistance for greater
durability! |
|
- ASUS DIGI+ VRM: 6
Phase digital power design |
|
ASUS Exclusive
Features : |
|
- AI Suite
3 |
|
- Ai
Charger |
|
- PC
Cleaner |
|
ASUS Quiet Thermal
Solution : |
|
- Stylish Fanless
Design Heat-sink solution |
|
- ASUS Fan
Xpert |
|
ASUS EZ DIY
: |
|
- ASUS CrashFree BIOS
3 |
|
- ASUS EZ Flash
3 |
|
- ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ
Mode |
|
- Multi-language
BIOS |
|
ASUS Q-Design
: |
|
- ASUS
Q-Slot |
|
- ASUS
Q-DIMM |
Back I/O Ports
|
1 x PS/2 keyboard
(purple) |
|
1 x PS/2 mouse
(green) |
|
1 x
DVI-D |
|
1 x
D-Sub |
|
1 x
HDMI |
|
1 x LAN (RJ45)
port(s) |
|
4 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
(blue) |
|
2 x USB
2.0 |
|
3 x Audio
jack(s) |
Internal I/O Ports
|
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1(up to
5Gbps) connector(s) support(s) additional 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 port(s)
(19-pin) |
|
2 x USB 2.0
connector(s) support(s) additional 4 USB 2.0 port(s) |
|
1 x M.2 Socket 3 with M
Key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (SATA mode & PCIE
mode) |
|
1 x TPM
header |
|
1 x COM port(s)
connector(s) |
|
6 x SATA 6Gb/s
connector(s) |
|
1 x CPU Fan
connector(s) (1 x 4 -pin) |
|
1 x Chassis Fan
connector(s) (1 x 4 -pin) |
|
1 x S/PDIF out
header(s) |
|
1 x 24-pin EATX Power
connector(s) |
|
1 x 8-pin ATX 12V Power
connector(s) |
|
1 x Front panel audio
connector(s) (AAFP) |
|
1 x System
panel(s) |
|
1 x Clear CMOS
jumper(s) |
|
1 x Speaker
connector |
Accessories
|
User's
manual |
|
I/O
Shield |
|
2 x SATA 6Gb/s
cable(s) |
|
1 x M.2 Screw
Package |
|
1 x Supporting
DVD |
BIOS
|
128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI
AMI BIOS, PnP,WfM2.0, SM BIOS 3.0, ACPI 6.1, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ
Flash 3, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3, My Favorites, Last Modified log, F12
PrintScreen, ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information, F6
Qfan Control |
Operating System
|
Windows 10
64-bit |
|
Windows 7 64-bit
*5 |
Form Factor
|
mATX Form
Factor |
|
9.6 inch x 9.45 inch (
24.4 cm x 24 cm ) |
Note
|
1*Due to the limitation
of AMD Ryzen processors, memory frequencies higher than DDR4 2666 MHz are
supported only when using one DIMM per channel. |
|
2*AMD Ryzen Processor
does not support. |
|
3*When a SATA / PCIE
mode M.2 device is installed, the M.2 Socket shares bandwidth with the
SATA6G_5/6 ports. |
|
4*When a SATA mode M.2
device is installed, the M.2 Socket shares bandwidth with the SATA6G_5/6
ports |
|
5* Windows 7 64-bit is
only supported when using AMD Ryzen 2nd Generation/ Ryzen 1st Generation /
7th Generation A-series/ Athlon X4
Processors. |