Asus ProArt B550 Creator Motherboard
Features:
- AM4 socket: Ready for AMD Ryzen™ 5000 Series / 4000 G-Series / 3000 Series desktop processors
- Powerful I/O: Dual Thunderbolt 4 Type-C ports, dual 2.5G onboard Ethernet, USB 3.2 Gen 2 plus HDMI™ 2.1 and DisplayPort™ 1.2 output
- Unthrottled Performance: PCI 4.0-ready, 12+2 power stages with high-quality alloy chokes and durable capacitors
- Advanced Security: USB port management, software blacklisting and Regedit on/off controls via ASUS Control Center Express
- ProArt Gives You More: Two-Way AI Noise Cancelation for clear online communication and ProArt Creator Hub with CreationFirst for one-stop system control
- Trusted Stability: Tested for 24/7 operation, validated for extensive compatibility and equipped with SafeSlot for enhanced durability
Overview:
The ProArt B550-Creator motherboard equips creative professionals with powerful hardware and software tools to accelerate their workflows. Featuring comprehensive, efficient cooling and lightning-fast connectivity, this board maximizes the computing power of the latest AMD Ryzen processors to let you create faster and get more done. Combined with a stylish design, advanced security features, and the trusted stability and reliability ASUS motherboards are known for, ProArt B550-Creator perfects the art of performance to empower your creative flow.
Lightning-Speed Connectivity
A comprehensive array of powerful I/O ports — including two Thunderbolt™ 4 ports, two 2.5G Ethernet and four USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports — enables quick data transfers and extensive storage options with flexible, hassle-free connectivity
Specifications:
| CPU | AMD Ryzen™ 5000 Series/ 4000 G-Series/ 3000 Series Desktop Processors |
| Chipset | B550 |
| Memory | AMD Ryzen™ 5000 Series/ 3000 Series Desktop Processors DDR4 4866(O.C)/4600(O.C)/4400(O.C)/4266(O.C.)/ AMD RyzenTM 4000 G-Series Processors DDR4 5100(O.C)/4800(O.C.)/4600(O.C)/4466(O.C.)/ OptiMem II Dual Channel Memory Architecture ECC Memory (ECC mode) support varies by CPU. * Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). |
| Graphics | 1 x HDMI™ 2.1 (4K@60Hz) 2 x Intel® Thunderbolt™ 4 ports (USB Type-C®) support DisplayPort 1.2/1.4 and Thunderbolt™ video outputs * * Output at TBT4_E1 and TBT4_E2, the USB Type-C® ports right under RJ45 ports, each requires a USB-C to DisplayPort adapter cable. Graphics specifications may vary between CPU types.** VGA resolution support depends on processors’ or graphic cards’ resolution. For more details about the video input and output settings please refer to the user manual |
| Expansion Slots | 2 x PCIe 4.0/3.0 x16 (x16, x8/x8) AMD Ryzen™ 5000 Series/ 3000 Series Desktop Processors2 x PCIe 4.0 x16 (x16 or dual x8)*AMD RyzenTM 4000 G-Series Processor2 x PCIe 3.0 x16 (x16 or dual x8)* AMD B550 Chipset 1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 slot (supports x4 mode)** 2 x PCIe 3.0 x1 slots*** * Support PCIe bandwidth bifurcation for RAID on CPU function. ** PCIe 3.0 x4 will be switched from Thunderbolt™ 4 to PCIEX16_3 if the slot is populated; by then Thunderbolt™ 4 will have no output *** These PCIe x1 slots share bandwidth with M.2_2, which runs at PCIe 3.0 x4 by default. You may go to BIOS setting to set M.2_2 to PCIe 3.0 x4 or x2 at will |
| Storage | Supports 2 x M.2 slots and 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports Total supports 2 x M.2 slots and 4 x SATA 6Gb/s portsAMD Ryzen™ 5000 Series/ 3000 Series Desktop Processors :M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 & SATA modes)AMD RyzenTM 4000 G-Series Processor : M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 3.0 x4 & SATA modes) AMD B550 Chipset M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 3.0 x4 & SATA modes) 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports Supports RAID 0, 1, 10 |
| Ethernet | 2 x Intel® I225-V 2.5Gb Ethernet |
| USB | Rear USB:Total 8 ports 2 x Thunderbolt™ 4 port(s) (2 x USB Type-C®) with up to 5V/3A, 15W charging support4 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 port(s) (4 x Type-A)2 x USB 2.0 port(s) (2 x Type-A) Front USB:Total 7 ports 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 connector (support(s) USB Type-C®)1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header(s) support(s) additional 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports 2 x USB 2.0 header(s) support(s) additional 4 USB 2.0 ports |
| Audio | – 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 – Power pre-regulator reduces power input noise to ensure consistent performance – Rear optical S/PDIF out port – Premium Japanese audio capacitors – Dedicated audio PCB layers – Audio cover – Unique de-pop circuit * Due to limitations in HDA bandwidth, 32-Bit/192 kHz is not supported for 7.1 Surround Sound audio. |
| Back Panel I/O Ports | 2 x Thunderbolt™ 4 USB Type-C® port(s) 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 port(s) (4 x Type-A) 2 x USB 2.0 port(s) (2 x Type-A) 1 x DisplayPort (Input only) 1 x HDMI™ port 2 x Intel® I225-V 2.5Gb Ethernet ports 5 x Audio jacks 1 x Optical S/PDIF out port 1 x BIOS FlashBack™ button 1 x PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse combo port |
| Intrernal I/O Connectors | 2 x Thunderbolt™ 4 port(s) (2 x USB Type-C®) with up to 5V/3A, 15W charging support Fan and Cooling related1 x 4-pin CPU Fan header(s)1 x 4-pin CPU OPT Fan header(s)1 x 4-pin AIO Pump header(s) 4 x 4-pin Chassis Fan header(s) Power related 1 x 24-pin Main Power connector 1 x 8-pin +12V Power connector 1 x 4-pin +12V Power connector Storage related 2 x M.2 slots (Key M) 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports USB 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 connector (support(s) USB Type-C®) 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header(s) support(s) additional 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports 2 x USB 2.0 header(s) support(s) additional 4 USB 2.0 ports Miscellaneous 2 x AURA Addressable Gen 2 header(s) 2 x AURA RGB header(s) 1 x Clear CMOS header 1 x COM Port header 1 x Front Panel Audio header (AAFP) 1 x Speaker header 1 x SPI TPM header (14-1pin) 1 x 20-5 pin System Panel header 1 x Thermal Sensor header |
| Special Features | Extreme Engine Digi+ – 5K Black Metallic Capacitors ASUS 5X PROTECTION III – DIGI+ VRM (- Digital power design with Dr. MOS) – Enhanced DRAM Overcurrent Protection – ESD Guards – LANGuard – Overvoltage Protection – SafeSlot Core – Stainless-Steel Back I/O ASUS Q-Design – Q-DIMM – Q-LED (CPU [red], DRAM [yellow], VGA [white], Boot Device [yellow green]) – Q-Latch – Q-Slot ASUS Thermal Solution – M.2 heatsink – VRM heatsink design ASUS EZ DIY – BIOS FlashBack™ button – BIOS FlashBack™ LED – Box Headers – ProCool II – Pre-mounted I/O shield – SafeSlot AURA Sync – AURA RGB header(s) – Addressable Gen 2 RGB header(s) Bespoke Motherboard Design & Business Focused Features – 24/7 Reliability – Overcurrent Protection |
| Software Features | ASUS Exclusive Software Armoury Crate – AURA Creator – AURA Sync – Two-Way AI Noise Cancelation AI Suite 3 – 5-Way Optimization by Dual Intelligent Processors 5 TPU EPU Digi+ VRM Fan Xpert 4 Turbo app – EZ update ASUS CPU-Z IT Management software supported – ASUS Control Center Express(ACCE) ProArt Creator Hub AI Charger DAEMON Tools Norton Anti-virus software (Free Trial version) WinRAR UEFI BIOS ASUS EZ DIY – ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 – ASUS EZ Flash 3 – ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode FlexKey |
| BIOS | 256 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS |
| Accessories | Cables 2 x SATA 6Gb/s cables 1 x DP to DP cable for Thunderbolt™ 4 Miscellaneous 1 x M.2 Rubber Package(s) Installation Media 1 x Support DVD Documentation 1 x ACC Express Activation Key Card 1 x User manual |
| Operating System | Windows® 10 64-bit |
| Form Factor | ATX 30.5cm x 24.4cm |
| Warranty | 3 Years |
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