Asus ProArt-Z490 CREATOR 10G Intel Motherboard

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Technical Details

Brand : Asus
Model : ProArt-Z490 CREATOR 10G

CPU
Intel® Socket 1200 for 10th 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**
* Refer to www.asus.com for CPU support list
**Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 support depends on the CPU types.

Chipset
Intel® Z490

Memory
4 x DIMM, Max. 128GB, DDR4 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, Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists).  

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 www.intel.com 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) *1
Intel® Z490 Chipset
1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 (x4 mode) *2
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)*3
1 x M.2 Socket 3, with M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode)*4
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)

Software Features
ASUS Exclusive Software
ProArt Creator Hub
CreationFirst
Armoury Crate
- Aura Sync
AI Suite 3
- Performance And Power Saving Utility
EPU
Digi+ VRM
Fan Xpert 4
- EZ update
AI Charger
WinRAR
UEFI BIOS
ASUS EZ DIY
- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
- ASUS EZ Flash 3
- ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode

Operating System Support
Windows® 10 64-bit

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 )