Asus ProArt Z890-CREATOR WIFI DDR5 Intel Motherboard

Key Features

ProArt logoZ890-Creator WiFi

The ProArt Z890-CREATOR WIFI empowers creators of all levels by maximizing the performance of the latest Intel® Core™ Ultra Processor (Series 2) processors with 16+1+2+2 team power stages, DDR5 slots, PCIe® 5.0 and lightning-fast connectivity including dual Thunderbolt™ 5 ports, 10G and 2.5G Ethernet, and WiFi 7.

This motherboard manifests a professional, elegant and precise vision for content creators of all kinds, with a style elevated by tone-on-tone layers of black infused with metallic gold touches. A subtly designed I/O cover provides a sleek and sophisticated look while concealing the premium connectors within.

Thunderbolt™ Connectivity

Get immersed in your creations with two Thunderbolt™ 5 and one Thunderbolt™ 4 ports for connecting to all your compatible content-creation gadgets, enjoying up to 80 Gbps of bi-directional bandwidth, and up to 120 Gbps with Bandwidth Boost. To further push your creative work with one 8K or two 4K color-accurate monitors, you can connect your discrete graphics card to the onboard DisplayPort™ In port on the rear I/O panel and direct the video output via the Thunderbolt™ 5 port*.

Robust Power Design

Designed to meet the needs of high-core-count CPUs, the ProArt Z890-CREATOR WIFI features 16(90A)+1(90A)+2(90A)+2(80A) power stages that integrate high-side and low-side MOSFETs and drivers into packages rated for up to 90 amps each. This configuration ensures optimal power delivery, efficiency, stability and performance for new Intel® Core™ Ultra Processors

AI Overclocking

Maximized CPU performance and predictions for ideal CPU and cooling settings push your system to its limits.

AI Cooling II

Balance the thermals and acoustics of any build with a single click

AI Networking II

Optimize network performance, helping to ensure seamless connectivity and maximized WiFi 7 speeds.

AI Advisor

Using AI technology to understand natural-language questions or scenario descriptions, ASUS AI Advisor allows users to explore the functionality and advanced features of ASUS motherboards in a simple and straightforward way.

NPU Boost

The integrated Neural Processing Unit in Intel® Core™ Ultra Processors (Series 2) efficiently accelerates AI workflows — and NPU Boost lets you do more with it. This BIOS feature overclocks the NPU with just one click, increasing performance by up to 24%*.

Memory

The ProArt Z890-CREATOR WIFI enhances DDR5 performance by providing overclocking options that would otherwise be locked, whether you are dealing with high-speed or entry-level memory modules.

DIMM Fit

DIMM Fit is an ASUS-exclusive BIOS feature that precisely analyzes individual memory modules to optimize performance and pinpoint potential issues. This offers peak efficiency, compatibility and system stability.

Whether you are an overclocker seeking ultimate performance, a competitor pursuing the most responsive gameplay or a content creator prioritizing rock-solid stability, DIMM Fit provides optimizations tailored to your needs and your hardware configuration.

AEMP III

ASUS Enhanced Memory Profile III (AEMP III) is an advanced firmware feature that empowers users to achieve unparalleled memory performance with cutting-edge CUDIMM memory. Through a two-phase comprehensive tuning process, AEMP III first optimizes the clock driver and then the memory frequency. This results in the best balance between performance and stability, even at cutting-edge speeds of DDR5-8000 or higher.*

Specification:

Model : ProArt Z890-CREATOR WIFI

Chipset : Intel® Z890 Chipset

BIOS : 256 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS

Manageability : WOL by PME, PXE

Operating System : Windows 11  (22H2 & later)

News & Updates

2024/10/24: A new BIOS has been released addressing various bugs, including no display from the graphics card when installing Windows 11 24H2. It is recommended to use the new EZ Flash tool to update directly using the ZIP file downloaded from the ASUS site.

CPU

Support Intel® Core™ Ultra Processors (Series 2), LGA1851

Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 and Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0

* Refer to https://www.asus.com/support/download-center/ for CPU support list.

* Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 support depends on the CPU types.

Memory

4 x DIMM slots, max. 192GB, DDR5

Support up to 9066+MT/s (OC), Non-ECC, Un-buffered and Clocked Unbuffered DIMM (CUDIMM)*

Dual channel memory architecture

Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory module

ASUS Enhanced Memory Profile III (AEMP III)

Support DIMM Fit

Support DIMM Flex

* Supported memory types, data rate (speed), and number of DRAM modules vary depending on the CPU and memory configuration, for more information please refer to CPU/Memory Support list under the Support tab of product information site or visit https://www.asus.com/support/download-center/.

*Non-ECC, un-buffered DDR5 memory supports On-Die ECC function.

Graphics

1 x HDMI™ port

2 x Intel® Thunderbolt™ 5 ports (USB Type-C®) support DisplayPort and Thunderbolt™ video outputs***

1 x Intel® Thunderbolt™ 4 ports (USB Type-C®) support DisplayPort and Thunderbolt™ video outputs****

* Graphics specifications may vary between CPU types. Please refer to www.intel.com for any updates.

* Supports 4K@60Hz as specified in HDMI 2.1

* Supports up to 2 x 8K@60HZ (DSC mode) + 1 x 4K@60HZ monitors with DP in.

* Supports up to 1 x 8K@60HZ (DSC mode) + 1 x 4K@60HZ monitors without DP in.

* For resolution support please check DisplayPort 2.1 specs. ThunderboltTM 5 bandwidth is limited by DisplayPort™ 2.1 with up to 77.4 Gbit/s. We recommend chain-connecting the monitors using verified Thunderbolt™ cables.

* In ThunderboltTM 4 mode, supports up to 8K@60Hz x1 with DSC, maximum total bandwidth up to 23.8Gbps, for resolution support please check DisplayPort 2.1 specs. In DP alt mode, supports up to UHBR20.

* While installing the operating system, please ensure that your monitor is connected to the HDMI port on the back I/O panel or to a discrete graphics card.

Expansion Slots

Intel® Core™ Ultra Processors (Series 2) *

2 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slots (supports x16 or x8/x8 modes)

Intel® Z890 Chipset

*1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot (supports x4 mode)

* Please check the PCIe bifurcation table on the support site (https://www.asus.com/support/FAQ/1037507/).

- To ensure compatibility of the device installed, please refer to https://www.asus.com/support/download-center/ for the list of supported peripherals.

Storage

Total supports 5 x M.2 slots and 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports*

Intel® Core™ Ultra Processors (Series 2) *

M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110  (supports PCIe 5.0 x4 mode)

M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)

Intel® Z890 Chipset

M.2_3 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)

M.2_4 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 modes)

M.2_5 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 & SATA modes)**

4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports

* Intel® Rapid Storage Technology supports PCIe RAID 0/1/5/10, SATA RAID 0/1/5/10, M.2 slot from CPU only supports RAID 0/1/5.

*M.2_5 slot shares bandwidth with PCIe 4.0 x16 slot. When M.2_5 slot is operating, PCIe 4.0 x16 slot will be disabled.

Ethernet

1 x Marvell® AQtion 10Gb Ethernet

1 x Intel® 2.5Gb Ethernet

ASUS LANGuard

Wireless & Bluetooth

Wi-Fi 7*

2x2 Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)

Supports 2.4/5/6GHz frequency band

Support Wi-Fi 7 320MHz bandwidth, up to 5.8Gbps transfer rate.

Bluetooth® v5.4

*Wi-Fi features may vary depending on the operating system

 For Windows 11, Wi-Fi 7 will require 24H2 or later version for full functions, Windows 11 21H2/22H2/23H2 only supports Wi-Fi 6E.

 For Windows 10, only Wi-Fi 6 is supported.

* Wi-Fi 6GHz frequency band and bandwidth regulatory may vary between countries.

* The Bluetooth® version may vary, please refer to the Wi-Fi module manufacturer's website for the latest specifications.

USB

Rear USB (Total 10 ports)

2 x Thunderbolt™ 5 ports (2 x USB Type-C®)

1 x Thunderbolt™ 4 port (1 x USB Type-C®)

6 x USB 10Gbps ports (6 x Type-A )

1 x USB 2.0 port (1 x Type-A )

Front USB (Total 5 ports)

1 x USB 20Gbps (supports USB Type-C®)

1 x USB 5Gbps header supports 2 additional USB 5Gbps ports

1 x USB 2.0 header supports 2 additional USB 2.0 ports

USB Type-C® power delivery output: max. 5V/3A

Audio

Realtek ALC1220P 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC

- Impedance sense for front and rear headphone outputs

- Internal audio Amplifier to enhance the highest quality sound for headphone and speakers

- Supports: Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking

- High quality 120 dB SNR stereo playback output and 113 dB SNR recording input (Line-in)

- Supports up to 32-Bit/192 kHz playback*Audio Features

- Gold-plated audio jacks

- Premium audio capacitors

- Dedicated audio PCB layers

* Due to limitations in HDA bandwidth, 32-Bit/192 kHz is not supported for 7.1 Surround Sound audio.

* A chassis with an HD audio module in the front panel is required to support 7.1 Surround Sound audio output.

Back Panel I/O Ports

2 x Thunderbolt™ 5 USB Type-C® ports

1 x Thunderbolt™ 4 USB Type-C® port

6 x USB 10Gbps ports (6 x Type-A)

1 x USB 2.0 port (1 x Type-A)

1 x DisplayPort (Input only)

1 x HDMI™ port

1 x Wi-Fi module1 x Marvell® AQtion 10Gb Ethernet port

1 x Intel® 2.5Gb Ethernet port

2 x Gold-plated audio jacks

1 x BIOS FlashBack™ button

Internal I/O Connectors

Fan and Cooling Related

1 x 4-pin CPU Fan header

1 x 4-pin CPU OPT Fan header

1 x 4-pin AIO Pump header

5 x 4-pin Chassis Fan headers

Power Related

1 x 24-pin Main Power connector

2 x 8-pin +12V CPU Power connector

Storage Related

5 x M.2 slots (Key M)

4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports

USB

1 x USB 20Gbps connector (supports USB Type-C® )

1 x USB 5Gbps header supports 2 additional USB 5Gbps ports

1 x USB 2.0 header supports 2 additional USB 2.0 ports

Miscellaneous

3 x Addressable Gen2 headers

1 x Clear CMOS button

1 x COM Port header

1 x CPU Over voltage jumper

1 x Chassis Intrusion header

1 x Front Panel Audio header (F_AUDIO)

1 x SPI TPM header (14-1 pin)

1 x 10-1 pin Front System Panel header

1 x Thermal Sensor header

Special Features

ASUS 5X PROTECTION III /

- DIGI+ VRM (- Digital power design with DrMOS)

- ESD Guards

- LANGuard

- Overvoltage protection

- SafeSlot

- Stainless-steel back I/O

ASUS Q-Design

- M.2 Q-Latch

- M.2 Q-Release

- M.2 Q-Slide

- Q-Release Slim (with PCIe SafeSlot)

- Q-Antenna

- Q-Connector

- Q-Dashboard

- Q-DIMM

- Q-LED (CPU [red], DRAM [yellow], VGA [white], Boot Device [yellow green])

ASUS Thermal Solution

- M.2 heatsink backplate

- M.2 heatsink

- VRM heatsink design

ASUS EZ DIY

- BIOS FlashBack™ button

- BIOS FlashBack™ LED

- Box headers

- Clear CMOS button

- CPU Socket lever protector

- ProCool II

- Pre-mounted I/O shield

- SafeDIMM

Aura Sync

- Addressable Gen2 headers

Bespoke Motherboard Design & Business Focused Features

- 24/7 reliability- Overcurrent protection

Software Features

ASUS Exclusive Software

Armoury Crate

- Aura Creator

- Aura Sync

- Fan Xpert 4

- Power Saving

ASUS Driver Hub

ASUS GlideX

ASUS CPU-Z

CreatonFirst

ProArt Creator Hub

TurboV Core

Thunderbolt™ Share

USB Wattage Watcher

Adobe Creative Cloud (Free Trial)

Norton 360 Deluxe (60 Days Free Trial)

WinRAR (40 Days Free Trial)

UEFI BIOS

AI Overclocking Guide

ASUS EZ DIY

- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3

- ASUS EZ Flash

- ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode

- ASUS MyHotkey

NPU Boost

Remote Management Features

IT Management software supported

- ASUS Control Center Express(ACCE)

Accessories

Cables

2 x SATA 6Gb/s cables

Miscellaneous

1 x ASUS WiFi Q-Antenna

1 x Q-connector

2 x M.2 Q-Latch packages

2 x M.2 rubber packages

1 x ProArt accessory bag

Documentation

1 x ACC Express activation key card

1 x Quick start guide

Form Factor

ATX Form Factor

12 inch x 9.6 inch ( 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm )