ASUS PROART B550-CREATOR Motherboard

AMD B550 Ryzen AM4 ATX motherboard for content creators features PCIe® 4.0, dual Thunderbolt™ 4 Type-C ports, dual Intel® 2.5Gb Ethernet, dual M.2 with heatsinks, USB 3.2 Gen 2 and advanced security management

  • 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
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Description

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.

CONNECTIVITY

  • PS/2
  • 2 x USB 2.0
  • BIOS Flashback™ Button
  • 4 x USB 3.2 Gen2
  • 2 x Intel® I225-V 2.5Gb Ethernet
  • 2 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C® from Thunderbolt™ 4
  • 1 x DisplayPort IN port for Thunderbolt™ 4
  • 1 x HDMI ™ 2.1 (4K@60Hz)
  • 5 x Audio Jacks
  • 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C®:Front Panel Connector
  • 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Ports
  • 4 x SATA 6Gb/s
  • 4 x USB 2.0
  • 2 x Aura Addressable Gen 2 Headers
  • 2 x Aura RGB Headers

PERFORMANCE

  1. Multi-GPU CFX Support・2 x PCIe 4.0/3.0 x16 SafeSlots (x16, x8/x8)
    ・1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 slot (x4)
    ・2 x PCIe 3.0 x1 slots
  2. Crystal Sound 3
    ・Realtek® S1220A Codec
    ・Power Pre-Regulator
    ・De-Pop Circuit
    ・Audio Shielding
    ・Premium Japanese Audio Capacitors
    ・Dedicated Audio PCB Layers
  3. ProCool II Power Connector
  4. VRM Heatsink
  5. AMD AM4 socket for Ryzen™ 5000
    Series/ 4000 G-Series/ 3000
    Series Desktop Processors
  6. DDR4, 4 x DIMM (Max. 128GB)
    ・ASUS OptiMem II
    ・Dual Channel
  7. 2 x M.2 sockets 22110 with Heatsink
    ・1 x PCIe 4.0/3.0 x4 & SATA modes
    ・1 x PCIe 3.0 x4 & SATA modes

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.

Each Thunderbolt™ 4 port delivers up to 40 Gbps of bidirectional bandwidth for the latest high-speed devices and drives. Thunderbolt 4 also supports up to two external 4K displays and extends PCIe bandwidth to up to 32 Gbps.

Experience faster data transfers and high-res video streaming with two Intel 2.5G Ethernet (I225-V) ports. ProArt B550-Creator also features CreationFirst, exclusive network optimization software that allocates more bandwidth to speed up essential apps for your work.

Unthrottled Performance

ProArt B550-Creator provides robust power delivery and comprehensive cooling to handle the latest AMD Ryzen™ processors. It also supports PCIe 4.0, providing everything you need for the most demanding multithreaded tasks like 3D or video rendering and software compiling.

Robust Power Design

ProArt B550-Creator provides robust power delivery to handle the full power of latest Ryzen processors and improve overall system stability.

  • 12+2 power stages combine high-side and low-side MOSFETs and drivers into a single package, delivering the power and efficiency that the latest AMD Ryzen processors demand.
  • The ASUS Digi+ voltage-regulator module (VRM) is one of the finest in the industry and ensures ultra-smooth power delivery to the CPU.
  • The ProCool socket is built to exacting specifications to ensure flush contact with the PSU power lines, enabling lower impedance and better heat dissipation.
  • Superior alloy chokes and durable capacitors are engineered to resist extreme temperatures, providing a higher level of performance than the industry standard.
  • The 6-layer PCB quickly dissipates heat around the VRM to improve overall system stability and give the CPU more overclocking headroom.

Cool to the Core

The VRM and M.2 heatsink designs ensure effective cooling of the CPU and SSD to ensure system stability and fast storage performance for seamless content creation workflows.

  • VRM Heatsink & Thermal Pad
  • M.2 Heatsink
  • Stack Cool 3+

Large, high-mass heatsinks with an extensive surface area along with high-quality thermal pads help transfer heat from VRM and choke areas to improve heat dissipation.

Industry-Leading Security

Advanced security from ASUS Control Center Express to protect your data and system.

  • USB Port Management: Enable or disable the USB port or set it to Read Only to prevent data leaks.
  • Software Blacklist: A software blacklist is also available to prevent running of high-risk applications for IT security.
  • Registry Editor On/Off: Remotely disable the Registry Editor on client devices to prevent unauthorized changes to system configurations for enhanced security.

ProArt Gives You More

ProArt-exclusive software utilities deliver intuitive system monitoring, audio and networking enhancements that smooth your workflow.

  • Two-Way AI Noise Cancelation: With working-from-home becoming the new normal, clear online communication is critical, even for content creators. Our latest audio utility leverages a massive deep-learning database to reduce background noise from the microphone* and incoming audio. Distracting keyboard clatter, mouse clicks and other ambient noises are smartly pared back so you can hear and be heard with crystal clarity while in calls. *An audio splitter (3.5 mm audio jack Y-cable) is necessary when using a 3.5 mm headset.
  • A user-friendly interface designed to enhance your workflow through central system monitoring and control of all connected ProArt Series products, including motherboards and displays.1. Fan Mode: Fan mode quickly configures your system’s cooling by selecting the preferred fan setting.2. Task Group: Applications that are frequently used together can be arranged into groups and launched with a single click.
  • Network-optimization software allows you to prioritize applications in order to allocate more bandwidth to speed up essential apps and tasks.

    1. Adaptive Intelligence Mode: Intelligently prioritizes bandwidth of heavy-use applications by identifying in-use applications and using foreground acceleration.

    2. Creation First Mode: Allocates more bandwidth to active content-creation applications to optimize network traffic, making your workflow more efficient.

Trusted Stability

ASUS ProArt B550-Creator is engineered and rigorously tested to offer superior quality, stability and compatibility to ensure that it empowers your creativity for years to come.

  • 24/7: Reliability
  • 168hr: Aging Time
  • 45°C: Temperature
  • 80%: Relative Humidity

Extensive
Compatibility Validation

  • 520+: DDR4 Compatibility
  • 1000+: Compatible Devices
  • 800+: Validation Hours

Tech Specs

CPU

AMD Ryzen™ 5000 Series/ 5000 G-Series/ 4000 G-Series/ 3000 Series Desktop Processors
* Refer to www.asus.com for CPU support list.

Chipset

B550

Memory

AMD Ryzen™ 5000 Series/ 3000 Series Desktop Processors

DDR4

4866(O.C)/4600(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.)/3333(O.C.)/3200/3000/2800/2666/2400/2133 MHz ECC and non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory *”
AMD RyzenTM 4000 G-Series Processors
DDR4
5100(O.C)/4800(O.C.)/4600(O.C)/4466(O.C.)/4400(O.C)/4266(O.C.)/4133(O.C.)/4000(O.C.)/3866(O.C.)/3600(O.C.)/3466(O.C.)/3200/3000/2800/2666/2400/2133 MHz ECC and non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory”
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

AMD Ryzen™ 5000 Series/ 3000 Series Desktop Processors
2 x PCIe 4.0 x16 (x16 or dual x8)*
AMD RyzenTM 4000 G-Series Processor
2 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

AMD 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
ASUS LANGuard

USB

Rear USB:Total 8 ports
2 x Thunderbolt™ 4 port(s) (2 x USB Type-C®) with up to 5V/3A, 15W charging support
4 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

Realtek S1220A 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

– 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

Internal I/O Connectors

Fan and Cooling related
1 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

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 64bit

Form Factor

ATX
30.5cm x 24.4cm