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Motherboard

ProArt

Z490-

CREATOR

10G

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Page 1: ...Motherboard ProArt Z490 CREATOR 10G ...

Page 2: ...tive companies and are used only for identification or explanation and to the owners benefit without intent to infringe Offer to Provide Source Code of Certain Software This product contains copyrighted software that is licensed under the General Public License GPL under the Lesser General Public License Version LGPL and or other Free Open Source Software Licenses Such software in this product is ...

Page 3: ...2 1 5 Fan bracket installation 2 8 2 1 6 Motherboard installation 2 9 2 1 7 ATX power connection 2 10 2 1 8 SATA device connection 2 10 2 1 9 Front I O connector 2 11 2 1 10 Expansion card installation 2 12 2 1 11 Thunderbolt 3 monitor connection 2 14 2 2 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2 19 2 2 1 Rear I O connection 2 19 2 2 2 Audio I O connections 2 20 2 3 Starting up for the first time 2...

Page 4: ... the electrical outlet you are using contact your local power company If the power supply is broken do not try to fix it by yourself Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer Operation safety Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it carefully read all the manuals that came with the package Before using the product ensure all cables are correctly connected and the po...

Page 5: ...y and support on RAID Where to find more information Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates 1 ASUS website The ASUS website www asus com provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products 2 Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation such as warranty flyers that may have been added by your d...

Page 6: ...r the Memory QVL Qualified Vendors Lists Graphics 1 x DisplayPort 1 4 from CPU 1 x HDMI 1 4b 2 x Thunderbolt 3 ports USB Type C supports DisplayPort 1 4 and Thunderbolt video outputs from an add on graphics card Output at TBT U32G2 _EC1 the USB Type C port near HDMI requires a USB C to DisplayPort adapter cable Support DisplayPort 1 4 with max resolution of 4096 x 2304 60Hz Please refer to www int...

Page 7: ... 3 2 Gen 1 ports 2 x Type A Front USB Total 7 ports 1 x USB 3 2 Gen 1 front panel connector supports USB Type C 1 x USB 3 2 Gen 1 header supports additional 2 USB 3 2 Gen 1 ports 2 x USB 2 0 headers support additional 4 USB 2 0 ports Audio Realtek S1220A 8 Channel High Definition Audio CODEC Impedance sense for front and rear headphone outputs I nternal audio Amplifier to enhance the highest quali...

Page 8: ...mp header 3 x 4 pin Chassis Fan headers Power related 1 x 24 pin Main Power connector 1 x 8 pin 12V Power connector Storage related 2 x M 2 slots Key M 6 x SATA 6Gb s ports USB 1 x USB 3 2 Gen 1 Front Panel connector supports USB Type C 1 x USB 3 2 Gen 1 header supports additional 2 USB 3 2 Gen 1 ports 2 x USB 2 0 headers support additional 4 USB 2 0 ports Miscellaneous 1 x AURA Addressable Gen 2 ...

Page 9: ...Q Design ASUS Q DIMM ASUS Q LED CPU red DRAM yellow VGA white Boot Device yellow green ASUS Q Slot ASUS Thermal Solution Aluminum M 2 Heatsink cover Aluminum heatsink design ASUS EZ DIY Procool II SafeSlot AURA Sync Standard RGB headers Addressable Gen 2 RGB header Software Features ASUS Exclusive Software Armoury Crate Aura Creator Aura Sync OLED Display 5 Way Optimization with AI Overclocking TP...

Page 10: ... ASUS EZ Flash 3 ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode FlexKey BIOS 192 128 64 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 6 inch 30 5 cm x 24 4 cm Specifications are subject to change without notice Please refer to the ASUS website for the latest specifications ...

Page 11: ...shared bandwidth A B C C A B D D Configuration 1 2 A PCIEX16_1 x16 x8 PCIEX16_2 x8 Configuration 1 2 B M 2_1 x4 SATA mode SATA_2 V Configuration 1 2 C M 2_2 x2 x4 SATA_56 V Configuration 1 2 D PCIEX16_3 x4 Thunderbolt 3 V ...

Page 12: ...abled M 2_2 runs at PCIe 3 0 x2 by default and shares bandwidth with SATA6G_56 When M 2_2 runs at PCIe 3 0 x4 or is populated by H10 SATA6G_56 will be disabled PCIEX16_3 shares bandwidth with Thunderbolt 3 Thunderbolt 3 will be disabled if PCIEX16_3 is populated ...

Page 13: ...rboard Cables 4 x SATA 6Gb s cables 1 x DP to DP cable for Thunderbolt 3 Miscellaneous 1 x I O Shield 1 x M 2 Rubber Package 1 x M 2 SSD screw package 1 x Fan bracket 1 x HYPER 10G LAN Card Installation Media 1 x Support DVD Documentation 1 x User manual If any of the above items is damaged or missing contact your retailer ...

Page 14: ...r supply unit Intel LGA 1200 CPU Intel LGA 1200 compatible CPU Fan DDR4 DIMM SATA hard disk drive SATA optical disc drive optional Graphics card optional M 2 SSD module optional 1 Bag of screws The tools and components in the table above are not included in the motherboard package ...

Page 15: ... Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them Whenever you uninstall any component place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with the component Before you install or remove any component ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard peripherals or...

Page 16: ...1 2 Chapter 1 Product Introduction Chapter 1 1 2 Motherboard layout ...

Page 17: ...6GB s port 1 12 8 USB 3 2 Gen 1 Front Panel connector 1 13 9 USB 3 2 Gen 1 header 1 14 10 USB 2 0 header 1 15 11 AURA Addressable Gen2 header 1 16 12 AURA RGB header 1 17 13 Clear CMOS header 1 18 14 COM Port connector 1 19 15 CPU Over Voltage jumper 1 19 16 Front Panel Audio header 1 20 17 System Panel header 1 21 18 Thermal Sensor header 1 22 19 Q LEDs 1 23 20 8 pin Power Plug LED 1 23 ...

Page 18: ...d before installing the CPU Upon purchase of the motherboard ensure that the PnP cap is on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing or if you see any damage to the PnP cap socket contacts motherboard components ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment transit related Keep the cap after installing the mot...

Page 19: ...es with Dual Inline Memory Modules DIMM slots designed for DDR4 Double Data Rate 4 memory modules A DDR4 memory module is notched differently from a DDR DDR2 or DDR3 module DO NOT install a DDR DDR2 or DDR3 memory module to the DDR4 slot Recommended memory configurations ...

Page 20: ... Under the default state some memory modules for overclocking may operate at a lower frequency than the vendor marked value For system stability use a more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load or overclocking condition Always install the DIMMS with the same CAS Latency For an optimum compatibility we recommend that you install memory modules of the same version or data cod...

Page 21: ...lots Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components Please refer to the following tables for the recommended VGA configuration and Hyper M 2 configuration ...

Page 22: ...graphics cards for better thermal environment Slot Description Up to 2 Intel SSD on CPU support Up to 3 Intel SSD on CPU support 2 PCIe 3 0 x16_1 x8 x4 x4 3 PCIe 3 0 x16_2 x4 x4 Hyper M 2 X16 series card sold separately When using up to 2 Intel SSD on CPU support on PCIe 3 0 x16_2 PCIe 3 0 x16_1 will run at x8 When using up to 3 intel SSD on CPU support PCIe 3 0 x16_2 will be disabled If you wish ...

Page 23: ...erboard components These are not jumpers Do not place jumper caps on the fan headers Ensure the cable is fully inserted into the header For water cooling kits connect the pump connector to the AIO_PUMP header Header Max Current Max Power Default Speed Shared Control CPU_FAN 1A 12W Q Fan Controlled A CPU_OPT 1A 12W Q Fan Controlled A CHA_FAN1 1A 12W Q Fan Controlled CHA_FAN2 1A 12W Q Fan Controlled...

Page 24: ... the 8 pin power plug For a fully configured system we recommend that you use a power supply unit PSU that complies with ATX 12V Specification 2 0 or later version and provides a minimum power of 350 W We recommend that you use a PSU with a higher power output when configuring a system with more power consuming devices The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate If...

Page 25: ... 2_2 slot supports PCIe 3 0 x4 mode Key M design and type 2242 2260 2280 22110 storage devices When M 2_1 is operating in SATA mode SATA6G_2 will be disabled M 2_2 runs at PCIe 3 0 x2 by default and shares bandwidth with SATA6G_56 When M 2_2 runs at PCIe 3 0 x4 or is populated by H10 SATA6G_56 will be disabled M 2 slots supports IRST Intel Rapid Storage Technology The M 2 SSD module is purchased s...

Page 26: ...lots are set to AHCI by default If you intend to create a SATA RAID set using these connectors set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to Intel RST Premium with Intel Optane System Acceleration RAID When M 2_1 is operating in PCIe mode SATA6G_2 will be disabled M 2_2 shares bandwidth with SATA6G_56 When M 2_2 is in x4 speed and populated SATA6G_56 will be disabled When M 2_2 is in x2 speed and populate...

Page 27: ...connector allows you to connect a USB 3 2 Gen 1 module for additional USB 3 2 Gen 1 ports The USB 3 2 Gen 1 connector provides data transfer speeds of up to 5 Gb s The USB 3 2 Gen 1 module is purchased separately For the list of compatible devices please visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL ...

Page 28: ...9 USB 3 2 Gen 1 header The USB 3 2 Gen 1 header allows you to connect a USB 3 2 Gen 1 module for additional USB 3 2 Gen 1 ports The USB 3 2 Gen 1 header provides data transfer speeds of up to 5 Gb s The USB 3 2 Gen 1 module is purchased separately ...

Page 29: ...allows you to connect a USB module for additional USB 2 0 ports The USB 2 0 header provides data transfer speeds of up to 480 MB s connection speed DO NOT connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors Doing so will damage the motherboard The USB 2 0 module is purchased separately ...

Page 30: ... 500 LEDs Before you install or remove any component ensure that the power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard peripherals or components Actual lighting and color will vary with LED strip If your LED strip does not light up check if the addressable RGB LED strip is connected in the correct orientatio...

Page 31: ...ched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard peripherals or components Actual lighting and color will vary with LED strip If your LED strip does not light up check if the RGB LED extension cable and the RGB LED strip is connected in the correct orientation and the 12V connector is aligned with the 12V header on the motherb...

Page 32: ... 1 2 with a metal object or jumper cap for about 5 10 seconds 3 Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer 4 Hold down the Del key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re enter data DO NOT short circuit the pins except when clearing the RTC RAM Short circuiting or placing a jumper cap will cause system boot failure If the steps above do not help remove the onboard button cell battery ...

Page 33: ...en install the module to a slot opening on the system chassis The COM port module is purchased separately 15 CPU Over Voltage jumper The CPU Over Voltage jumper allows you to set a higher CPU voltage for a flexible overclocking system depending on the type of the installed CPU Set to pins 2 3 to increase the CPU voltage setting or set to pins 1 2 to use the default CPU voltage setting ...

Page 34: ... is for a chassis mounted front panel audio I O module that supports HD Audio Connect one end of the front panel audio I O module cable to this header We recommend that you connect a high definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard s high definition audio capability ...

Page 35: ...rning speaker The speaker allows you to hear system beeps and warnings Power Button Soft off Button header PWRSW The 3 1 pin header allows you to connect the system power button Press the power button to power up the system or put the system into sleep or soft off mode depending on the operating system settings Reset button header RESET The 2 pin header allows you to connect the chassis mounted re...

Page 36: ...sor header allows you to connect a sensor to monitor the temperature of the devices and the critical components inside the motherboard Connect the thermal sensor and place it on the device or the motherboard s component to detect its temperature The thermal sensor is purchased separately ...

Page 37: ...ss If an error is found the critical component s LED stays lit up until the problem is solved The Q LEDs provide the most probable cause of an error code as a starting point for troubleshooting The actual cause may vary from case to case 20 8 pin Power Plug LED The 8 pin Power Plug LED lights up to indicate that the 8 pin power plug is not connected ...

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Page 39: ...re the same for all models Chapter 2 Basic Installation 2 1 1 CPU installation Ensure that you install the correct CPU designed for LGA1200 socket only DO NOT install a CPU designed for LGA1155 LGA1156 and LGA1151 sockets on the LGA1200 socket ASUS will not cover damages resulting from incorrect CPU installation removal incorrect CPU orientation placement or other damages resulting from negligence...

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Page 41: ...ATOR 10G 2 3 Chapter 2 2 1 2 Cooling system installation To install a CPU heatsink and fan assembly Apply Thermal Interface Material to the CPU cooling system and CPU before you install the cooling system if necessary ...

Page 42: ...ter 2 Basic Installation Chapter 2 AIO_PUMP CPU_OPT CPU_FAN To install an AIO cooler If you wish to install an AIO cooler we recommend installing the AIO cooler after installing the motherboard into the chassis ...

Page 43: ...ProArt Z490 CREATOR 10G 2 5 Chapter 2 2 1 3 DIMM installation To remove a DIMM ...

Page 44: ...le sided M 2 storage device Ensure to install the bundled M 2 rubber pad before installing your single sided M 2 storage device DO NOT install the bundled M 2 rubber pads when installing a double sided M 2 storage device The rubber pad installed by default is compatible with double sided M 2 storage devices 1 1 2 3 OPTIONAL ...

Page 45: ...ProArt Z490 CREATOR 10G 2 7 Chapter 2 The M 2 is purchased separately 5 4 4 6 8 8 7 ...

Page 46: ...tion When using high performance settings whilst overclocking ensure to install the fan holder for additional fan s You may install 12V 1A 12W 40mm x 40mm fans or 50mm x 50mm fans Ensure to the use the bundled screws that came with your fans Fans are purchased separately ...

Page 47: ... indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis DO NOT over tighten the screws Doing so can damage the motherboard 1 Place the motherboard into the chassis ensuring that its rear I O ports are aligned to the chassis rear I O panel 2 1 6 Motherboard installation ...

Page 48: ...2 10 Chapter 2 Basic Installation Chapter 2 2 1 7 ATX power connection Ensure to connect the 8 pin power plug 2 1 8 SATA device connection OR ...

Page 49: ...stall USB 3 2 Gen 1 connector To install front panel connector This connector will only fit in one orientation Push the connector until it clicks into place USB 2 0 AAFP To install USB 2 0 connector To install front panel audio connector USB 3 2 Gen 1 To install USB 3 2 Gen 1 connector ...

Page 50: ...2 12 Chapter 2 Basic Installation Chapter 2 2 1 10 Expansion card installation To install PCIe x16 cards To install PCIe x1 cards ...

Page 51: ...ProArt Z490 CREATOR 10G 2 13 Chapter 2 To install the HYPER 10G LAN card ...

Page 52: ...able using the DP IN and Thunderbolt 3 USB Type C ports 1 Connect the bundled ASUS DisplayPort cable to the DisplayPort on a discrete graphic card and to the DisplayPort IN port on the motherboard The Thunderbolt 3 cable is not bundled with the motherboard package Use the Thunderbolt cable that came with your Thunderbolt enabled device when connecting to the Thunderbolt 3 USB Type C port on your m...

Page 53: ...ansion card is inserted into the PCIEX16_3 slot and where no expansion card is inserted in the PCIEX16_3 slot PCIEX16_3 is occupied with an expansion card 1 DisplayPort IN input to USB Type C output Using a CPU with integrated graphics USB Type C 1 output USB Type C 2 output Details A DP IN 1 no input V Only USB Type C 1 has output using the standard DP 1 2 of CPU integrated graphics DP IN 2 no in...

Page 54: ...t V Only USB Type C 1 has output Output standard depends on external graphics card DP IN 2 no input D DP IN 1 with input V V Both USB Type C 1 and USB Type C 2 output standards depend on the external graphics card DP IN 2 with input 3 Thunderbolt USB Type C output Using a CPU with without integrated graphics USB Type C 1 output USB Type C 2 output Details A DP IN 1 no input Not supported DP IN 2 n...

Page 55: ... output Output standard depends on external graphics card DP IN 2 no input D DP IN 1 with input V V Both USB Type C 1 and USB Type C 2 output standards depend on the external graphics card DP IN 2 with input 2 DisplayPort IN input to USB Type C output Using a CPU without integrated graphics USB Type C 1 output USB Type C 2 output Details A DP IN 1 no input Not supported DP IN 2 no input B DP IN 1 ...

Page 56: ...hics card DP IN 2 with input C DP IN 1 with input V Only USB Type C 1 can output via Thunderbolt Output standard depends on external graphics card DP IN 2 no input D DP IN 1 with input V V Both USB Type C 1 and USB Type C 2 output via Thunderbolt Output standard depend on the external graphics card DP IN 2 with input 4 Thunderbolt USB Type C output Using a CPU without integrated graphics We recomm...

Page 57: ...rt EC2 from Intel Thunderbolt 3 Controller 8 USB 3 2 Gen 2 Type A ports 3 and 4 9 USB 3 2 Gen 1 Type A ports 5 and 6 10 Optical S PDIF OUT port 11 Audio jacks We strongly recommend that you connect your devices to ports with matching data transfer rate Please connect your USB 3 2 Gen 1 devices to USB 3 2 Gen 1 ports and your USB 3 2 Gen 2 devices to USB 3 2 Gen 2 ports for faster and better perfor...

Page 58: ...ht Blue Line In Line In Line In Side Speaker Out Lime Line Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Pink Mic In Mic In Mic In Mic In Orange Center Sub woofer Center Sub woofer Black Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out 2 2 2 Audio I O connections Audio I O ports Connect to Headphone and Mic Connect to Stereo Speakers ...

Page 59: ...ProArt Z490 CREATOR 10G 2 21 Chapter 2 Connect to 2 channel Speakers Connect to 4 channel Speakers Connect to 5 1 channel Speakers ...

Page 60: ...2 22 Chapter 2 Basic Installation Chapter 2 Connect to 7 1 channel Speakers ...

Page 61: ...elf tests POST While the tests are running the BIOS beeps refer to the BIOS beep codes table or additional messages appear on the screen If you do not see anything within 30 seconds from the time you turned on the power the system may have failed a power on test Check the jumper settings and connections or call your retailer for assistance BIOS Beep Description One short beep VGA detected Quick bo...

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Page 63: ...p in the motherboard CMOS In normal circumstances the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to ensure optimal performance DO NOT change the default BIOS settings except in the following circumstances An error message appears on the screen during the system bootup and requests you to run the BIOS Setup You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or update ...

Page 64: ...SB mouse is connected to your motherboard if you want to use the mouse to control the BIOS setup program If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS setting load the default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu or press hotkey F5 If the system fails to boot after changing any BIOS setting try to clear the CMOS ...

Page 65: ...DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure 1 Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to the USB port 2 Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility and press Enter 3 Press Tab to switch to the Drive field 4 Press the Up Down arrow keys to find the USB flash disk that con...

Page 66: ...ile download the file at https www asus com support and save it to a USB flash drive Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS 1 Turn on the system 2 Insert the motherboard support DVD to the optical drive or the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file to the USB port 3 The utility automatically checks the devices for the BIOS file When found the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash...

Page 67: ...lt tolerance to the entire system Use two new drives or use an existing drive and a new drive for this setup The new drive must be of the same size or larger than the existing drive RAID 5 stripes both data and parity information across three or more hard disk drives Among the advantages of RAID 5 configuration include better HDD performance fault tolerance and higher storage capacity The RAID 5 c...

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Page 69: ... protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interferen...

Page 70: ...ce and Economic Development Canada ISED This device complies with Innovation Science and Economic Development Canada licence exempt RSS standard s Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause interference and 2 this device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device CAN ICES 3 B NMB 3 B Déclaration de conf...

Page 71: ... products at ASUS REACH website at http csr asus com english REACH htm EU RoHS This product complies with the EU RoHS Directive For more details see http csr asus com english article aspx id 35 India RoHS This product complies with the India E Waste Management Rules 2016 and prohibits use of lead mercury hexavalent chromium polybrominated biphenyls PBBs and polybrominated diphenyl ethers PBDEs in ...

Page 72: ...erent regions DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste This product has been designed to enable proper reuse of parts and recycling This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the product electrical and electronic equipment should not be placed in municipal waste Check local regulations for disposal of electronic products DO NOT throw the mercury containing button cell battery...

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