ASUS Prime A620M-A-CSM AM5 mATX DDR5 Motherboard

ASUS PRIME A620M-A-CSM AM5 microATX DDR5 Motherboard

The ASUS TUF A620M Plus DDR5 motherboard supports AMD Socket AM5 for AMD Ryzen 7000 Series desktop processors, features up to 4 DDR5 memory slots, PCI-E 4.0 and PCI-E 3.0 expansion slots, 2 M.2 slots, 4 SATA (6 Gb/s) ports, 6 rear USB ports, 7 front USB ports, Realtek 1Gb Ethernet, Realtek 7.1 HD audio codec, and an m-ATX form factor.

Features:

• AMD A620 micro-ATX motherboard, DDR5, PCIe 4.0 support, dual M.2 slots, DisplayPort/HDMI/VGA, USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports, front USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C, SATA 6 Gb/s, BIOS FlashBack, Two-Way AI Noise Cancelation, Aura Sync.
• AMD AM5 Socket: Ready for AMD Ryzen 7000 Series Desktop Processors
• Ultrafast Connectivity: PCIe 4.0, dual M.2 slots, USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports, front USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C
• ASUS OptiMem II: Careful routing of traces and vias, plus ground layer optimizations to preserve signal integrity for improved memory overclocking
• Comprehensive Cooling: VRM heatsink, PCH heatsink, hybrid fan headers, and Fan Xpert 2+
• Aura Sync RGB Lighting: Onboard Addressable Gen 2 headers and Aura RGB header for RGB LED strips, easily synced with Aura Sync-capable hardware
• Two-Way AI Noise Cancelation: Reduces background noise from the microphone and audio output for crystal-clear communication in games or video conferences
• ASUS Control Center Express (ACCE) for easier IT endpoint management
  

ASUS PRIME series motherboards are expertly engineered to unleash the full potential of AMD Ryzen 7000 series processors. Boasting a robust power design, comprehensive cooling solutions, and intelligent tuning options, the PRIME A620M-A-CSM provides users and PC DIY builders with a range of performance optimizations via intuitive software and firmware features.

ASUS Control Center Express
ASUS Control Center Express is an integrated IT monitoring and management software designed to deploy faster, simplify IT operations, and improve productivity through comprehensive control and user-friendly features. ASUS Control Center Express is compatible with over 100 ASUS motherboards to provide a high-quality, TCO-optimized solution for your business needs.

Optimize IT Endpoint Management

Designed to assist IT staff in monitoring and controlling devices within corporate networks, and facilitate off-site inventory checks across multiple locations.

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 Endpoints

Securely manage endpoint configuration, portable storage access, and PC software applications by enabling them to create grouping rules on individual devices.

Flexibility

Comprehensive controls form the foundation of the ASUS PRIME series. The PRIME A620 motherboard packs flexible tools to tune every aspect of your system, enabling performance tweaks to perfectly match the way you work and maximize productivity.

1. Intelligent Control
2. Power Saving
3. All-Around Energy Efficiency

The Power Saving function contains several settings that make it easy to optimize power consumption and maximize energy savings. You can enable a CPU power limit, darken Aura lighting, and set the fan profile to a power-saving mode. You can also toggle the Power Saver plan built into Microsoft Windows.

Fan Xpert 2+

Flexible Cooling Controls

ASUS Fan Xpert 2+ software provides comprehensive control over fans. An Auto-Tuning mode intelligently configures all parameters with a single click. There is also an Extreme Quiet mode that reduces chassis fan speeds below the default minimum to keep your system whisper-quiet when performing light tasks. Fans can also be controlled via the UEFI BIOS.

Digi+ VRM Control

Precise Digital Power Control

The Digi+ voltage regulator module (VRM) delivers real-time control over voltage drop, automatically switching frequency and power efficiency settings. It also allows you to fine-tune your CPU for ultimate stability and performance.

UEFI BIOS

The renowned ASUS UEFI BIOS provides everything you need to configure, tweak, and tune your system. It offers intelligently simplified options for PC DIY beginners, as well as comprehensive features for seasoned veterans.

Advanced Mode

Advanced Tuning for Serious Tweakers

An intuitive Advanced mode offered via the UEFI lets you take complete control. A built-in search feature makes it easy to find options, and various advanced functions let you intelligently make adjustments so you can dial in performance just the way you want.

Search Function

Quickly and easily find the option or setting you need.

ASUS User Profile

Port configuration settings between different BIOS versions or share them with friends.

EZ Mode

Quick and Simple Setup

EZ Mode displays vital settings and stats, offering guided wizards, drag-and-drop functionality, and one-click application of important settings—all to help get your rig up and running in no time.

Intuitive Graphical Fan Control

Fine-tune individual fan settings simply by dragging a curve with the mouse.

Aura On/Off Mode (Stealth)

Easily enable or disable Aura RGB lighting or all onboard LEDs for a subdued aesthetic touch.

Cooling

The PRIME A620 series is engineered with multiple onboard heatsinks and an array of hybrid fan headers to ensure your rig stays cool and stable under intense workloads.

VRM Heatsinks and Thermal Pads

VRM heatsinks and thermal pads improve heat transfer from the MOSFETs and chokes for better cooling performance.

Cooler by Design

The PRIME A620 series features comprehensive cooling controls that are configurable via Fan Xpert 2+ software or via the UEFI BIOS.

Multiple Temperature Sources

Each header can dynamically reference three thermal sensors. Fan Xpert 2+ allows you to map the temperature of supported ASUS graphics cards to optimize cooling for GPU- and CPU-intensive tasks.

Smart Protection

A dedicated integrated circuit protects each fan header from overheating and overcurrent.

4-Pin PWM/DC Fan

Each onboard header supports auto-detection of PWM or DC fans.

6-Layer PCB Design

Multiple PCB layers optimize thermal management for critical components, keeping them at their optimal operating temperatures.

Performance

The PRIME A620 series is built to handle the high core counts and bandwidth demands of AMD processors. The ASUS A620 motherboard provides all the fundamentals to boost daily productivity, ensuring your system is ready for action with stable power, intuitive cooling, and flexible data transfer options.

Memory

DDR5 Performance Enhancement

Comprehensive memory tuning options are the cornerstone of PRIME motherboards. With the PRIME A620M-A-CSM, you can extract all the potential out of your DDR5 modules, whether from an extreme-speed kit or an entry-level set that would otherwise be locked.

For entry-level modules without EXPO memory support.

For those who want to fly past stock DDR5 speeds, the PRIME A620M-A-CSM is primed and ready for enthusiast-grade kits courtesy of vast AMD Extended Profiles for Overclocking (EXPO) support. Seasoned veterans can further tweak performance via the extensive array of settings in the UEFI.

ASUS OptiMem II

Revisions to the motherboard's trace routing provide the latest processors with unrestricted access to memory bandwidth. ASUS OptiMem II technology carefully maps memory signal pathways across different PCB layers to reduce vias and adds shielding zones that significantly reduce crosstalk.

ASUS OptiMem II Advantages:

Improved memory stability and compatibility
Allows lower memory latencies at equivalent voltages
Improved memory frequency margin
Motherboards with OptiMem II technology were tested with Synopsys HSPICE simulation software

PCIe 4.0 M.2 Support

Dual M.2 slots support up to PCIe 4.0 and also provide NVMe SSD RAID support for incredible performance potential. Create a RAID configuration with up to two PCIe 4.0 storage devices to enjoy the fastest data transfer speeds.

* Actual transmission speeds will be lower than the theoretical maximum speed.

Connectivity

PCIe 4.0 Slot

The PRIME A620M-A-CSM offers PCIe 4.0 slot connectivity for GPUs. The wide bandwidth and superfast transmission speeds allow you to create feature-rich builds that handle heavy loads effortlessly.

Front USB Type-C

A full complement of USB ports supports high-end rigs loaded with peripherals, including a front-panel USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C connector that provides data transfer rates of up to 5 Gb/s.

Customization
The PRIME A620 series adds the nuanced details that improve every experience, from exclusive codecs that deliver pristine audio quality to intuitive RGB lighting controls that let you customize your system to create a uniquely personal look.

Exceptional Audio

• Combined onboard features deliver elevated audio
• Intelligent design and premium hardware create audio quality unlike anything you've ever experienced.

Audio Shielding

• Audio shielding ensures precision analog/digital separation and greatly reduced multilateral interference.
• Dedicated audio PCB layers
• Separate layers for left and right tracks ensure both channels deliver consistent, equal quality.

Premium Audio Capacitors

Provides warm, natural, and immersive sound with exceptional clarity and fidelity.

Personalization

• Aura Sync
• Outshine the Competition
• A well-tuned enthusiast system deserves a matching aesthetic. ASUS Aura offers full RGB lighting control with a variety of functional presets for built-in RGB LEDs as well as strips and devices connected to onboard RGB headers—and it can all be synced with an ever-growing portfolio of Aura-capable hardware.

Static
Breathing
Strobing
Rainbow
Color Cycle
Starry Night
Music Effect
Smart

Addressable Gen 2 Headers

Three Addressable Gen 2 headers can detect the number of LEDs on second-generation 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.

Two-Way AI Noise Cancelation

This utility leverages a massive deep-learning database to reduce background noise from the microphone and incoming audio while preserving vocals. This eliminates distracting keyboard clatter, mouse clicks, and other ambient noises so you can hear and be heard with crystal clarity while gaming or on calls.

500M Deep-Learning Database
Audio In/Out
High Fidelity
Minimal Performance Impact
Armoury Crate Suite

Within a single intuitive interface, Armoury Crate offers easily customized Aura Sync RGB settings for every compatible device in your arsenal, along with controls for an ever-growing family of ASUS products, including keyboard and mouse preferences. Armoury Crate also features product registration and a news feed so you never miss updates of interest to the ASUS community.

Dashboard
Aura Sync
Two-Way AI Noise Cancelation
FAN Xpert 2+
Power Saving
Driver & Manual Downloads
Account Management
DIY-Friendly

Q-LED Core

The Q-LED Core display produces light patterns via LED during the Power-On Self-Test (POST) that can help users troubleshoot potential issues.

No CPU detected - Fast blink 4 Hz (0.25 s)
No VGA detected - Slow blink 1/2 Hz (2 s)
No Boot device detected - Very slow blink 1/8 Hz (8 s)
Installation complete - Solid light

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 memory or a CPU installed.

SafeSlot Core

SafeSlot Core is the ASUS-exclusive PCIe slot. Featuring a fortified design 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.

Overvoltage Protection

• World-class circuit-protecting power design
• An exclusive circuit design with built-in voltage regulators protects your motherboard from damage caused by unexpected high-level voltages from unstable or inferior power supplies.
• 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 standard panels.
• 1000+ Compatible Devices and Components
• The Prime 700 series provides superior compatibility with thousands of components, and the Qualified Vendor List (QVL) identifies memory compatibility, giving you more choices for worry-free PC builds.
• 8000+ Validation Hours

Every ASUS motherboard undergoes more than 8,000 hours of stringent testing, including burn-in, environmental, compatibility, software, and safety tests to confirm their durability. ASUS reliability surpasses industry standards, ensuring every component is designed to operate flawlessly in any environment.

Temperature and Humidity Tests

Ensures components withstand extreme conditions.

Thermal Measurement Tests

Ensures the system remains cool and stable under the heaviest loads.

Insertion Tests

Every port and connector is put through repeated installation cycles.

Aging Tests

Up to 48-hour aging test ensures reliability.

Power Consumption Tests

• Checked for world-class energy efficiency.
• Temperature and DC Margin Tests
• Ensures the motherboard is capable of coping with voltage fluctuations caused by varying temperatures.
• Thermal Shock Tests (-40°C / 85°C)
• Ensures the ability to survive temperature shifts during transport.

Non-Operational Shock Tests

Built to withstand shocks that may occur during shipping.

Burn-In Tests

Every component is checked to ensure flawless operation.

Installation Tests

Connector placement is double-checked to ensure hassle-free installation.

Drop Tests

Drop tests from various heights ensure durability.

Salt and Spray Tests

Tested for I/O reliability, extended lifespan, and rust resistance.

Manufacturer Details:
ASUSTeK Computer Inc. No. 15, Li-De Road, Beitou District, Taipei 112 Taiwan email@asus.com Safety Officer: ASUS Europe Paasheuvelweg 25, 1105 Amsterdam Netherlands acwb_st_consumer@asus.com

Manufacturer Code	90MB1F10-M0EAYC
EAN Code:	4711387176405
Manufacturer:	ASUS
Clearance	No
Socket:	AM5
Chipset:	AMD A620
Form Factor:	Micro ATX
Memory:	4x DDR5, up to max. 128GB, up to 6400 MHz OC
Expansion Slots:	AMD Ryzen 7000 Series Desktop Processors 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot (supports x16 mode) AMD A620 Chipset 2 x PCIe 3.0 x1 slots
SATA/IDE:	4 x SATA 6Gbps
Storage:	Total supports 2 x M.2 slots and 4 x SATA 6 Gb/s ports* AMD Ryzen 7000 Series Desktop Processors M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode) M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode) AMD A620 Chipset 4 x SATA 6 Gb/s ports * AMD RAIDXpert2 Technology supports both PCIe RAID 0/1/10 and SATA RAID 0/1/10.
Audio Card:	1 x Realtek 1Gb Ethernet
Number of USB Ports:	1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5G) connector (supports USB Type-C) 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5G) header supports 2 additional USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports 2 x USB 2.0 headers support 4 additional USB 2.0 ports
Network Card:	Realtek 1Gb Ethernet
Rear Panel Ports:	2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5G) (2 x Type-A) 4 x USB 2.0 (4 x Type-A) 1 x DisplayPort 1 x VGA 1 x HDMI 1 x Realtek 1Gb Ethernet 3 x Audio jacks 1 x BIOS FlashBack button 1 x PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse combo port
Internal Connectors:	1x 4-pin CPU Fan header 2x 4-pin Chassis Fan headers 1x 24-pin Main Power connector 1x 8-pin +12V Power connector 2x M.2 slots 4x SATA 6Gb/s ports 1x USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 1 (5G) connector 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5G) header for additional USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports 2x USB 2.0 headers for additional 4 USB 2.0 ports 3x Addressable Gen 2 headers 1x Aura RGB header 1x Clear CMOS header 1x COM Port header 1x Front Panel Audio header (AAFP) 1x S/PDIF Out header 1x Speaker header 1x SPI TPM header (14-1pin) 1x 10-1 pin System Panel header
Additional Features:	ASUS 5X PROTECTION III - DIGI+ VRM - LANGuard - Overvoltage Protection - SafeSlot Core - Stainless-Steel Back I/O ASUS Q-Design - Q-DIMM - Q-LED Core - Q-Slot ASUS Thermal Solution - VRM heatsink design ASUS EZ DIY - BIOS FlashBack button - BIOS FlashBack LED Aura Sync - Aura RGB header - Addressable Gen 2 headers
Package Contents:	Cables 2 x SATA 6 Gb/s cables Miscellaneous: 1 x I/O Shield 1 x M.2 SSD screw package Documentation 1 x ACC Express activation key card 1 x User manual
Warranty	36 months