ASUS PROART Z490 CREATOR 10G MOTHERBOARD

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Overview

The ASUS ProArt Z490-Creator 10G is a premium ATX motherboard meticulously crafted for content creators and demanding professionals. It’s built on the powerful Intel Z490 chipset, supporting the latest 10th generation Intel Core processors, and harnesses a plethora of advanced features to ensure peak performance, reliable stability, and unmatched connectivity speeds. This motherboard stands out as a centerpiece in any creator’s workstation, offering extensive connectivity options including 10G LAN, dual Thunderbolt™ 3 ports, and comprehensive support for high-speed memory modules and storage devices.

Key Features

CPU and Chipset Support

• Socket and Processor Compatibility
• Intel® LGA 1200 socket, supporting 10th Gen Intel® Core™, Pentium® Gold, and Celeron® Processors.

• Compatible with Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 and Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0, allowing processors to run at higher base frequencies beyond the specifications.

• Chipset

• Uses the Intel® Z490 chipset, optimized for high-performance computing and content creation workflows.

Memory

• DIMM Configuration
• 4 x DIMM slots, supporting up to 128GB of DDR4 memory.
• Memory speeds up to 4600(O.C)/4500(O.C)/4400(O.C)/4266(O.C.) MHz and several other overclocked speeds.
• Supports dual-channel memory architecture and Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) for easy and stable overclocking.
• OptiMem II technology enhances memory signal integrity and reduces latencies, ensuring overall improved system stability and performance.

Advanced Connectivity

• LAN
• Hyper 10G LAN card providing 10 Gbps network speeds for rapid data transfer and streaming.

• Onboard Intel® I225-V 2.5Gb Ethernet for reliable and faster network connectivity.

• Thunderbolt™

• Dual Intel® Thunderbolt™ 3 ports (Type-C) supporting up to 40 Gbps data transfer rates, DisplayPort 1.4, and daisy-chaining up to 12 devices.
• Supports charging up to 15W through the Type-C port, ideal for fast charging of devices.

Graphics and Multi-GPU Support

• Integrated Graphics Processor

• One DisplayPort 1.4 and one HDMI 1.4b port for video output. The actual supported resolution is dependent on the CPU type.

• Multi-GPU Configuration

• Supports AMD 3-Way CrossFireX™ Technology, providing scalability and performance boost for professional graphics applications and rendering tasks.

Expansion Slots

• PCIe Slots Configuration
• 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), and 2 x PCIe 3.0 x1 slots, accommodating various expansion cards.

Storage

• M.2 and SATA Ports
• Dual M.2 slots supporting both SATA and PCIe 3.0 x4 modes, with the capability for various M.2 form factors (2242, 2260, 2280, 22110).
• 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports supporting RAID configurations (RAID 0, 1, 5, 10) for enhanced storage flexibility.
• Intel® Rapid Storage Technology and Optane™ Memory Ready, offering superior data access speeds and system responsiveness.

Audio

• High Definition Audio Support
• 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC by Realtek® ALC S1220A.
• Features such as jack detection, multi-streaming, and support for 24-Bit/192kHz playback.
• Premium Japanese audio capacitors, dedicated audio PCB layers, and unique de-pop circuitry ensure clearer and distortion-free audio.
• Optical S/PDIF out port included.

USB Ports

• Rear USB Ports
• 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 (USB Type-C®)
• 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 (Type-A)

• 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Type-A)

• Front USB Ports

• 1 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 (USB Type-C®)
• 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Type-A)
• 4 x USB 2.0 ports

Software Features

• ASUS Exclusive Software Suite
• ProArt Creator Hub: A centralized platform for monitoring and managing ProArt series products.
• CreationFirst: Network optimization software that