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Contents Safety information...v About this guide...vi ProArt B550-CREATOR specifications summary vii Connectors with shared bandwidth xii Package contents...xiv Installation tools and components xv Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard layout 1-2 Chapter 2: ... 2-22 2.3 Starting up for the first time 2-25 2.4 Turning off the computer 2-25 Chapter 3: BIOS and RAID Support 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-2 3.3 EZ Update...3-2 3.4 ASUS EZ Flash 3 3-3 3.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 3-4 3.6 RAID configurations 3-5 iii
Contents Safety information...v About this guide...vi ProArt B550-CREATOR specifications summary vii Connectors with shared bandwidth xii Package contents...xiv Installation tools and components xv Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard layout 1-2 Chapter 2: ... 2-22 2.3 Starting up for the first time 2-25 2.4 Turning off the computer 2-25 Chapter 3: BIOS and RAID Support 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-2 3.3 EZ Update...3-2 3.4 ASUS EZ Flash 3 3-3 3.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 3-4 3.6 RAID configurations 3-5 iii
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...For more details about the video input and output settings please refer to PCIEX16_3 if the slot is populated; by CPU. ** Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists), and memory frequency support depends on the CPU types. 1 x HDMI™ 2.1(4K@60HZ)... TBT4_E1 and TBT4_E2 (the USB Type-C® ports right under the ethernet ports) each requires a USB-C® to DisplayPort adapter cable. ProArt B550-CREATOR specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion Slots Multi-GPU support Storage AMD AM4 Socket for AMD Ryzen™ 5000 Series / 4000 G-Series...
...For more details about the video input and output settings please refer to PCIEX16_3 if the slot is populated; by CPU. ** Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists), and memory frequency support depends on the CPU types. 1 x HDMI™ 2.1(4K@60HZ)... TBT4_E1 and TBT4_E2 (the USB Type-C® ports right under the ethernet ports) each requires a USB-C® to DisplayPort adapter cable. ProArt B550-CREATOR specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion Slots Multi-GPU support Storage AMD AM4 Socket for AMD Ryzen™ 5000 Series / 4000 G-Series...
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... SNR recording input (Line-in HDA bandwidth, 32-Bit/192kHz is not supported for headphone and speakers - Premium Japanese audio capacitors - ProArt B550-CREATOR specifications summary Storage Ethernet USB Audio AMD Ryzen™ 4000 G-Series Processors: M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110 ... 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 3.0 x4 & SATA modes) 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports Supports RAID 0, 1, 10 2 x Intel® I225-V 2.5Gb Ethernet ASUS LANGuard Rear USB (Total 8 ports) 2 x Thunderbolt™ 4 port(s) (2 x USB Type-C®) with up to 32-Bit/192 kHz playback* Audio Features: ...
... SNR recording input (Line-in HDA bandwidth, 32-Bit/192kHz is not supported for headphone and speakers - Premium Japanese audio capacitors - ProArt B550-CREATOR specifications summary Storage Ethernet USB Audio AMD Ryzen™ 4000 G-Series Processors: M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110 ... 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 3.0 x4 & SATA modes) 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports Supports RAID 0, 1, 10 2 x Intel® I225-V 2.5Gb Ethernet ASUS LANGuard Rear USB (Total 8 ports) 2 x Thunderbolt™ 4 port(s) (2 x USB Type-C®) with up to 32-Bit/192 kHz playback* Audio Features: ...
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SafeSlot Core - BIOS FlashBack™ LED - ProArt B550-CREATOR specifications summary Special Features Extreme Engine Digi+ - 5K Black Metallic Capacitors ASUS 5X PROTECTION III - Enhanced DRAM Overcurrent Protection - Q-DIMM - Q-LED (CPU [red], DRAM [yellow], VGA [white], Boot Device [yellow green]) - Pre-mounted I /O ASUS Q-Design - SafeSlot AURA Sync - VRM heatsink design ASUS EZ DIY - Box Headers - Digital power...
SafeSlot Core - BIOS FlashBack™ LED - ProArt B550-CREATOR specifications summary Special Features Extreme Engine Digi+ - 5K Black Metallic Capacitors ASUS 5X PROTECTION III - Enhanced DRAM Overcurrent Protection - Q-DIMM - Q-LED (CPU [red], DRAM [yellow], VGA [white], Boot Device [yellow green]) - Pre-mounted I /O ASUS Q-Design - SafeSlot AURA Sync - VRM heatsink design ASUS EZ DIY - Box Headers - Digital power...
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... Processors 5 TPU EPU DIGI+ VRM Fan Xpert 4 Turbo app - EZ update ASUS CPU-Z IT Management software supported - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - Please refer to change without notice. AURA Creator - AURA Sync - Two-Way AI Noise Cancelation AI Suite 3 - 5-Way ...) Specifications are subject to the ASUS website for the latest specifications. ASUS EZ Flash 3 - xi ASUS Control Center Express(ACCE) ProArt Creator Hub AI Charger DAEMON Tools Norton Anti-virus software (Free Trial version) WinRAR ASUS EZ DIY - ProArt B550-CREATOR specifications summary Software Features BIOS Manageability...
... Processors 5 TPU EPU DIGI+ VRM Fan Xpert 4 Turbo app - EZ update ASUS CPU-Z IT Management software supported - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - Please refer to change without notice. AURA Creator - AURA Sync - Two-Way AI Noise Cancelation AI Suite 3 - 5-Way ...) Specifications are subject to the ASUS website for the latest specifications. ASUS EZ Flash 3 - xi ASUS Control Center Express(ACCE) ProArt Creator Hub AI Charger DAEMON Tools Norton Anti-virus software (Free Trial version) WinRAR ASUS EZ DIY - ProArt B550-CREATOR specifications summary Software Features BIOS Manageability...
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Push the connector until it clicks into place. To install USB 3.2 Gen 1 connector To install USB 2.0 connector Chapter 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 To install front panel audio connector USB 2.0 AAFP ProArt B550-CREATOR 2-13 2.1.8 Front I/O connector To install ASUS Q-Connector To install USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C® connector USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C® This connector will only fit in one orientation.
Push the connector until it clicks into place. To install USB 3.2 Gen 1 connector To install USB 2.0 connector Chapter 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 To install front panel audio connector USB 2.0 AAFP ProArt B550-CREATOR 2-13 2.1.8 Front I/O connector To install ASUS Q-Connector To install USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C® connector USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C® This connector will only fit in one orientation.
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... Thunderbolt™ 4 USB Type-C® port (USB Type-C® EC1) on the motherboard and to the DisplayPort IN port on the motherboard. ProArt B550-CREATOR 2-15 DisplayPort IN DisplayPort 2. 2.1.10 Thunderbolt™ 4 monitor connection Refer to the Thunderbolt™ 4 card and DisplayPort configuration section on the next... page for the location of the DisplayPort IN port. Connect the bundled ASUS DisplayPort cable to the DisplayPort on a discrete graphic card and to the Thunderbolt™ 4 USB Type-C® port on a monitor.
... Thunderbolt™ 4 USB Type-C® port (USB Type-C® EC1) on the motherboard and to the DisplayPort IN port on the motherboard. ProArt B550-CREATOR 2-15 DisplayPort IN DisplayPort 2. 2.1.10 Thunderbolt™ 4 monitor connection Refer to the Thunderbolt™ 4 card and DisplayPort configuration section on the next... page for the location of the DisplayPort IN port. Connect the bundled ASUS DisplayPort cable to the DisplayPort on a discrete graphic card and to the Thunderbolt™ 4 USB Type-C® port on a monitor.
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... stability. 2. Wait until the BIOS FlashBack™ LED blinks three times, indicating that the BIOS FlashBack™ function is zipped together with your local ASUS Service Center. ProArt B550-CREATOR 2-19 Manually rename the file as PAB550C.CAP, or launch the BIOSRenamer.exe application to automatically rename the file, then copy it to use...
... stability. 2. Wait until the BIOS FlashBack™ LED blinks three times, indicating that the BIOS FlashBack™ function is zipped together with your local ASUS Service Center. ProArt B550-CREATOR 2-19 Manually rename the file as PAB550C.CAP, or launch the BIOSRenamer.exe application to automatically rename the file, then copy it to use...
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... default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to https://www.asus.com/support, or download the BIOS manual by scanning the QR code. Inappropriate BIOS settings may vary due to instability or boot failure. For more flexible and convenient mouse input. Chapter 3 ProArt B550-CREATOR 3-1 BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware...
... default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to https://www.asus.com/support, or download the BIOS manual by scanning the QR code. Inappropriate BIOS settings may vary due to instability or boot failure. For more flexible and convenient mouse input. Chapter 3 ProArt B550-CREATOR 3-1 BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware...
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3.4 ASUS EZ Flash 3 The ASUS EZ Flash 3 feature allows you to prevent system boot failure! 1. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS, and then press . 5. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file, and then press to the USB port. 2. Chapter 3 ProArt B550-CREATOR 3-3 To update the... USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to perform the BIOS update process. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to select ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility and press . 3. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu or press hotkey . Enter the Advanced...
3.4 ASUS EZ Flash 3 The ASUS EZ Flash 3 feature allows you to prevent system boot failure! 1. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS, and then press . 5. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file, and then press to the USB port. 2. Chapter 3 ProArt B550-CREATOR 3-3 To update the... USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to perform the BIOS update process. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to select ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility and press . 3. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu or press hotkey . Enter the Advanced...
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... will result in scavenging space on configuring your RAID sets, please refer to the surviving drive as a single drive but at https://www.asus.com/support, or by other drive. RAIDABLE arrays (also known as RAID Ready) are created using Option ROM, UEFI, or rcadm. RAID...must be calculated and written. Use four new hard disk drives or use an existing drive and a new drive for this setup. Chapter 3 ProArt B550-CREATOR 3-5 3.6 RAID configurations The motherboard comes with the RaidXpert2 Configuration Utility that supports Volume, RAIDABLE, RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10 (depends on...
... will result in scavenging space on configuring your RAID sets, please refer to the surviving drive as a single drive but at https://www.asus.com/support, or by other drive. RAIDABLE arrays (also known as RAID Ready) are created using Option ROM, UEFI, or rcadm. RAID...must be calculated and written. Use four new hard disk drives or use an existing drive and a new drive for this setup. Chapter 3 ProArt B550-CREATOR 3-5 3.6 RAID configurations The motherboard comes with the RaidXpert2 Configuration Utility that supports Volume, RAIDABLE, RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10 (depends on...
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However, there is connected. - Appendix ProArt B550-CREATOR A-1 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - Connect the equipment into an outlet on , the user is... off and on a circuit different from that to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a particular installation. Appendix Appendix Notices FCC Compliance Information Responsible Party: Asus Computer International Address: 48720 Kato Rd., Fremont, CA 94538, USA Phone / Fax No: (510)739-3777 / (510)608-4555 This device complies with...
However, there is connected. - Appendix ProArt B550-CREATOR A-1 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - Connect the equipment into an outlet on , the user is... off and on a circuit different from that to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a particular installation. Appendix Appendix Notices FCC Compliance Information Responsible Party: Asus Computer International Address: 48720 Kato Rd., Fremont, CA 94538, USA Phone / Fax No: (510)739-3777 / (510)608-4555 This device complies with...
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... at ASUS REACH website at : http://www.apache.org/licenses/LICENSE-2.0 Unless required by weight in homogenous materials for cadmium, except for information disclosure based on an "AS IS" BASIS, WITHOUT WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF ANY KIND, either express or implied. Turkey RoHS AEEE Yönetmeliğine Uygundur Appendix ProArt B550-CREATOR A-3 You...
... at ASUS REACH website at : http://www.apache.org/licenses/LICENSE-2.0 Unless required by weight in homogenous materials for cadmium, except for information disclosure based on an "AS IS" BASIS, WITHOUT WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF ANY KIND, either express or implied. Turkey RoHS AEEE Yönetmeliğine Uygundur Appendix ProArt B550-CREATOR A-3 You...