Asus ProART Z490-Creator 10G Z490 Chipset Gen 10 LGA 1200 Motherboard

Asus ProART Z490-Creator 10G, Intel Socket LGA 1200 for 10th Gen Intel Core, Pentium Gold and Celeron Processors*, Memory: 4 x DIMM, Max. 128GB, DDR4, Expansion Slots: 2 x PCIe 3.0 x16 (x16 or dual x8) *1, 1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 (x4 mode) *2, 2 x PCIe 3.0 x1, Storage and USB: 1 x M.2 Socket 3, 1 x M.2 Socket 3, 6 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s), Output: 1*DP, 1*HDMI, Multi VGA: Supports AMD 3-Way CrossFireX.

Overview:

Every aspect of ASUS ProArt motherboards is built to remove barriers and deliver optimal performance to content creators who work in 3D modeling and rendering, animation or media production. The series empowers you to concentrate on your creativity and expand what is possible.

Features:

Ultrafast Connectivity for Seamless Speed
Onboard 2.5G Intel® Ethernet and optional 10G Ethernet card are both provided to boost cloud- and internet-based communication for accelerated workflow. A comprehensive set of high-performance I/O ports — including two Thunderbolt™ 3 Type-C ports — enable quick data transfer speeds and extensive storage options with flexible, hassle-free connectivity.

Dual Thunderbolt™ 3 Type-C Ports
Two Thunderbolt 3 Type-C ports deliver up to 40 Gbps of aggregate interface bandwidth for quickly completing tasks that involve data transfer.

Each Thunderbolt 3 port supports DisplayPort 1.4 output and can daisy-chain to up to six devices, with 15 watts of power to fast-charge devices. ProArt Z490-CREATOR 10G features two Thunderbolt 3 ports, offering a total of up to 40 Gbps of aggregate interface bandwidth, which allows numerous devices to be connected to the motherboard at once with ultrafast data transfer speeds.

HYPER 10G LAN Card
Designed to meet the high standards of content creators and power users, HYPER 10G LAN card is up to 10 times faster than standard Gigabit Ethernet.

A HYPER 10G LAN card enables speeds that are up to 10 times faster than standard Gigabit Ethernet — so it's ideal for content creators who frequently work with large files. Upload 4K video or transfer other large files quickly and with ease. The HYPER 10G LAN card can be installed for additional connectivity options. Installation is easy, and simply requires inserting the card into a PCIe® 3.0 slot and connecting your existing copper network cables to the RJ45 Ethernet port. No software installation or setup is necessary.

Onboard 2.5G Intel® Ethernet
Featuring Intel® I225-V Ethernet, you can take advantage of the 2.5 Gigabit bandwidth to smoothly stream high-resolution videos and enjoy faster file transfers.

Onboard 2.5G Ethernet gives your wired connection a boost, with up to a 2.5X improvement over standard Ethernet connections for faster file transfers, high-res video streaming and smoother lag-free gaming.

Dual M.2 slots
One M.2 slot supports SATA and PCIe® 3.0 x4 modes, and the other supports PCIe 3.0 x4 for NVMe, offering up to 32 Gbps data-transfer speeds and flexible M.2 interfaces.

Intelligent Optimization
ASUS ProArt Z490-CREATOR 10G offers simple and flexible tools that enhance almost every aspect of your content-creation system, giving you the fast, intuitive control needed for efficient workflow. It features dynamic automated tuning with AI overclocking and AI cooling, in addition to CreationFirst software, which prioritizes and optimizes your network traffic for faster, lag-free online work.

AI Overclocking
Tuning is now faster and smarter than ever before. AI Overclocking profiles the CPU and cooling to predict the optimal configuration for each system.

ASUS AI Overclocking automatically tunes your system with onboard intelligence that monitors system vitals — such as temperatures, fan speeds and power draw — to estimate cooling and overclocking headroom and deliver optimal performance for content-creation workflows.

Predictive Edge
The algorithm analyzes your CPU and cooling system and, based on what it finds, predicts optimal settings. The software then uses these settings to automatically guide the clocking process, balancing frequency and voltage.

Real-time Adjustments
The software monitors workload, system temperature, fan speed and power draw every minute, and makes real-time adjustments to ensure ongoing optimal performance.

AI Cooling
AI Cooling automatically manages and controls motherboard connected fans, ensuring the most efficient settings depending on the current system load and temperature.

With one click, AI Cooling function will automatically manage and control motherboard-connected fans to ensure optimal settings based on current system load and temperature.

CPU Temperature Detection
AI Cooling detects CPU temperatures and uses a proprietary algorithm to calculate the lowest fan speed required to effectively cool the system and keep fan noise down.

Automated Optimization
Under stable system loads, the software then automatically lowers fan* speed to the optimal setting, decreasing fan noise without compromising performance.

Ongoing Monitoring
AI Cooling continues to monitor the system and adjust fan speed based on current load.

Network Optimization
CreationFirst is ASUS-exclusive network-optimization software that helps you streamline your workflow.

CreationFirst
CreationFirst network-optimization software allows you to prioritize applications in order to allocate more bandwidth to speed up essential apps and tasks.

Adaptive Intelligence Mode
CreationFirst intelligently prioritizes bandwidth of heavy-use applications by identifying in-use applications and using foreground acceleration. This allows for smoother multi-tasking, so you can work on projects while efficiently transferring files and downloading project materials.

Creation First Mode
Creation First mode allocates more bandwidth to active content creation applications to optimize network traffic, making your content creation workflow more efficient.

Network Insights
An intuitive graph gives you clear insights into current network traffic and bandwidth consumption by application or task type in real-time.

ProArt Creator Hub
ProArt Creator Hub is a centralized software that allows you to monitor and control any connected ProArt series products.

A user-friendly interface provides applications designed to enhance workflow through central control of all connected ProArt series products, including motherboards and displays.

Dashboard
The dashboard monitors the overall status of the system and selects different modes to optimize performance for current tasks.

Fan Mode
Fan mode quickly configures your system cooling by selecting preferred fan settings.

Task Group
Applications that are frequently used together can be arranged into groups and launched with a single click. These task groups can be set up on the WorkSmart page.

Display
A user-friendly interface allows for easy monitoring of the on-screen display settings and color calibration. The settings history is also accessible, so that you can view past settings when recalibrating your display's brightness and color consistency.

POWERFUL PERFORMANCE FOR UNSTOPPABLE CREATIVITY
Creativity demands performance. An ASUS ProArt Z490-CREATOR 10G delivers excellent performance — no matter the task – to empower you to be productive and bring your ideas to life.

Robust Power Design
Digital power control and an array of DrMOS power stages ensure that ASUS ProArt Z490-CREATOR 10G has the strength to handle powerful Intel CPUs.

12 2 Power Stages
12 2 DrMOS power stages combine high-side and low-side MOSFETs and drivers into a single package, delivering the power and efficiency that the latest Intel processors demand.

Multi-GPU Support
ASUS ProArt Z490-CREATOR 10G features three PCIe® 3.0 x16 slots for high-powered graphics cards such as NVIDIA® Quadro®, enabling enhanced performance in professional design, modeling and simulation and rendering applications.

Memory Go Faster
ASUS OptiMem II memory trace layout improves memory stability and compatibility, allows lower memory latencies at equivalent voltages and increases memory frequency margin.

Trusted Stability for Reliability
ASUS ProArt Z490-CREATOR 10G was engineered and rigorously tested to ensure that it empowers creativity by offering superior quality, stability and compatibility.

24/7 Reliability
Optimized for around-the-clock operations, ASUS ProArt Z490-CREATOR 10G is tested under temperatures of up to 45° C and humidity of up to 80% in order to ensure it can thrive in different environments.

Solid Compatibility Validation
ASUS ProArt Z490-CREATOR 10G has been extensively tested and validated under various environments and applications for compatibility and reliability.

ASUS ProArt Z490-CREATOR 10G has been extensively tested for compatibility with over 1,000 components and devices. Each new ASUS motherboard model undergoes a minimum of 8,000 hours of strict tests so that you can be 100% confident it is suitable for all environments and applications.

520 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.

Protect your Graphics Card
SafeSlot is a PCIe® slot reengineered by ASUS to provide optimized attachment and shearing resistance. Manufactured in a single step using a new insert-molding process, SafeSlot fortifies the slot with metal for enhanced strength and durability.

FOR WORK AND PLAY
ASUS ProArt Z490-CREATOR 10G motherboard enables productivity while also providing flawless audio for entertainment and the freedom to enjoy Aura Sync RGB lighting.

Crystal Sound 3
High-quality components and layered design deliver flawless, immersive audio for entertainment.

Power pre-regulator
Reduces power-input noise to ensure consistent performance.

Audio shielding
Separates analog/digital signal domains, significantly reducing multi-lateral interference.

Separate layer for left and right tracks
Ensures minimal crosstalk between audio paths.

Integrated amplifier
Capable of driving high-impedance headphones, without rolling-off high or low frequencies.

De-pop circuit
Reduces start-up popping noise to all audio outputs.

Premium Japanese-made audio capacitors
Premium parts provide an immersive sound signature, with exceptional fidelity.

Addressable RGB Header
The addressable Gen 2 RGB header, which can detect the number of LEDs on second-generation addressable RGB devices, allows software to automatically tailor lighting effects to specific devices. The header also offers backward-compatibility with existing Aura RGB gear.

Specifications:

CPU Intel Socket 1200 for 10 Gen Intel Core, Pentium Gold and Celeron Processors
Supports Intel 14 nm CPU
Supports Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 and Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0
**Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 support depends on the CPU types.
Chipset Intel Z490
Memory 4 x DIMM, Max. 128GB, DDR4 4800(O.C.) / 4600(O.C) / 4500(O.C) / 4400(O.C) / 4266(O.C.) / 4133(O.C.) / 4000(O.C.) / 3866(O.C.) / 3733(O.C.) / 3600(O.C.) / 3466(O.C.) / 3400(O.C.) / 3333(O.C.) / 3300(O.C.) / 3200(O.C.) / 3000(O.C.) / 2933(O.C.) / 2800(O.C.) / 2666 / 2400 / 2133 MHz Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory
Dual Channel Memory Architecture
Supports Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)
OptiMem II
* 10th Gen Intel Core i9/i7 CPUs support 2933/2800/2666/2400/2133 natively
Thunderbolt 2 x Intel Thunderbolt 3 ports(TypeC ) support DisplayPort and Thunderbolt video outputs
Supports DisplayPort 1.4/ with max. resolution 7680/ x 3840/@ 60 Hz
* VGA resolution support depends on VGA cards' resolution.
Data transfer rate up to 40 Gbps
Daisy-chain up to 12 Thunderbolt devices
Up to 5V/3A, 15W charging support
Graphic Integrated Graphics Processor
1 x DisplayPort 1.4
1 x HDMI 1.4b
*Graphics specifications may vary between CPU types.
**Support DisplayPort 1.4 with max. resolution of 4096 x 2304 @60Hz. Please refer to for any update.
Multi-GPU Support Supports AMD 3-Way CrossFireX Technology
Expansion Slots Intel 10th Gen Processors
2 x PCIe 3.0 x16 (x16 or dual x8)
Intel Z490 Chipset
1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 (x4 mode)
2 x PCIe 3.0 x1
Storage Total supports 2 x M.2 slots and 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
Intel Z490 Chipset :
1 x M.2 Socket 3, with M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (SATA & PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode)
1 x M.2 Socket 3, with M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode)
6 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s)
Support Raid 0, 1, 5, 10
Intel Rapid Storage Technology supports
Intel Optane Memory Ready
LAN Intel I225-V 2.5Gb Ethernet
Audio Realtek ALC S1220A 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC
- Supports : Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking, Front Panel MIC Jack-retasking, up to 24-Bit/192kHz playback
- High quality 120 dB SNR stereo playback output and SNR recording input
Audio Feature :
- Optical S/PDIF out port(s) at back panel
- Audio Shielding
- Dedicated audio PCB layers
- Premium Japanese audio capacitors
- Audio Cover
- Unique de-pop circuit
* Due to limitations in HDA bandwidth, 32-Bit/192kHz is not supported for 8-Channel audio.
USB Ports Intel Thunderbolt 3 Controller :
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 port(s) (USB Type-C)
Rear USB Port ( Total 6 )
4 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 port(s)(4 x Type-A)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 port(s)(2 x Type-A)
Front USB Port ( Total 7 )
1 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 port(s)(1 x USB Type-C)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 port(s)(2 x Type-A)
4 x USB 2.0 port(s)
Operating System Support Windows 10 64-bit
Software Features ASUS Exclusive Software
Armoury Crate
- Aura Creator
- Aura Sync
AI Suite 3
5-Way Optimization with AI Overclocking
- TPU
- EPU
- Digi VRM
- EZ update
- Fan Xpert 4
- Turbo app
ProArt Creator Hub
AI Charger
Optimization tool specially for content creators
WinRAR
UEFI BIOS
AI Optimization Guide
ASUS EZ DIY
- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
- ASUS EZ Flash 3
- ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode
FlexKey
- ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode
ASUS Special Features ASUS 5X PROTECTION III
- ASUS DIGI VRM (- Digital power design with Dr. MOS)
- ASUS Enhanced DRAM Overcurrent Protection
- ASUS ESD Guards
- ASUS LANGuard
- ASUS Overvoltage Protection
- ASUS SafeSlot Core
- ASUS Stainless-Steel Back I/O
ASUS Q-Design
- ASUS Q-DIMM
- ASUS Q-LED
- ASUS Q-Shield
- ASUS Q-Slot
ASUS Thermal Solution
- Aluminum heatsink design
ASUS EZ DIY
- Procool
- SafeSlot
AURA Sync
- Standard RGB headers
- Addressable Gen 2 RGB header(s)
- Addressable Gen 2 RGB header
Back I/O Ports 2 x Thunderbolt 3 ports TypeC
2 x DisplayPort IN ports for Thunderbolt 3
1 x HDMI
1 x LAN (2.5G) port(s)
4 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A
1 x Optical S/PDIF out
5 x Audio jack(s)
Internal I/O Ports 1 x CPU Fan connector(s)
1 x CPU OPT Fan connector(s)
3 x Chassis Fan connector(s)
1 x AIO_PUMP connector
2 x Aura RGB Strip Headers
1 x Addressable Gen 2 header(s)
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1(up to 5Gbps) connector(s) support(s) additional 1 USB 3.2 Gen 1 port(s) (20-pin, Type-C)
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1(up to 5Gbps) connector(s) support(s) additional 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 port(s)
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 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (SATA & PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode)
1 x M.2 Socket 3 with M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode)
6 x SATA 6Gb/s connector(s)
1 x Thunderbolt header(s)
1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector(s)
1 x 8-pin EATX 12V Power connectors
1 x Front panel audio connector(s) (AAFP)
1 x System panel(s) (Chassis intrusion header is inbuilt) x With flexkey function
1 x Thermal sensor connector(s)
1 x CPU OV
1 x Clear CMOS jumper(s)
1 x COM port header
Accessories I/O Shield
4 x SATA 6Gb/s cable(s)
1 x M.2 Screw Package
1 x Supporting DVD
1 x DisplayPort cable
User manual
1 x CPU Fan Holder
1 x 2-in-1 Rubber pad
1 x HYPER 10G LAN CARD
BIOS 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS
Manageability WOL by PME, PXE
Operating System Windows 10 64-bit
Form Factor ATX Form Factor
12 inch x 9.2 inch ( 30.5 cm x 23.4 cm )
Note *1 Support PCIe bifurcation for RAID on CPU function.
*2 PCIe 3.0 x4 will be switched from Thunderbolt 3 to PCIEX16_3 if the slot is populated; by then Thunderbolt 3 will have no output.
*3 When M.2_1 is operating in SATA device, SATA6G_2 will be disabled.
*4 M.2_2 runs at PCIe 3.0 x2 by default and shares bandwidth with SATA6G_56. When M.2_2 runs at PCIe 3.0 x4 or is populated by H10, SATA6G_56 will be disabled.
*5 Please refer to the user manual for more details about DisplayPort input and Type-C output settings