Motherboard Specification
• Model: ASUS ProArt Z890-CREATOR WIFI
• Socket: Intel LGA 1851 – supports Intel Core™ Ultra Series 2 processors
• Chipset: Intel Z890
• Form Factor: ATX
• Power Design:
– 16+1+2+2 teamed power stages (90A)
– ProCool II connectors, alloy chokes, solid capacitors
• Memory Support:
– 4 × DDR5 DIMM slots (up to 256GB)
– Speeds: up to DDR5-9066+ (OC)
– Dual-channel architecture
– Supports Intel XMP & ASUS AEMP III profiles
• Expansion Slots:
– 2 × PCIe 5.0 x16 (SafeSlot with Q-Release Slim)
– 1 × PCIe 4.0 x16 (x4 mode)
• Storage Interface:
– 5 × M.2 slots:
• 1 × PCIe 5.0 x4 (2280)
• 3 × PCIe 4.0 x4 (2280/22110)
• 1 × PCIe 4.0 x4 & SATA (2280)
– 4 × SATA 6Gb/s ports
• Networking:
– Marvell AQtion 10Gb Ethernet
– Intel 2.5Gb Ethernet
– Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
– Bluetooth 5.4
• USB Ports:
– Rear I/O:
• 2 × Thunderbolt 5 Type-C (80Gbps, up to 120Gbps Bandwidth Boost)
• 1 × USB4 / Thunderbolt 4 Type-C
• 2 × USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A (10Gbps)
• 2 × USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A (5Gbps)
• BIOS Flashback button
– Front I/O:
• USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C (20Gbps)
• USB 3.2 Gen 1 & USB 2.0 headers
• Display Outputs:
– 1 × HDMI 2.1
– 1 × DisplayPort IN (for Thunderbolt passthrough)
• Audio:
– Realtek ALC1220 codec
– Optical S/PDIF Out
– 2 × Audio jacks
• Cooling Features:
– VRM and M.2 heatsinks with Q-Latch, Q-Side, Q-Slide
– Hybrid fan headers
– AI Cooling II
• Creator Features:
– ProArt Creator Hub with Pantone color management
– ASUS Control Center Express (USB port management, software blacklisting)
• DIY Enhancements:
– PCIe Q-Release Slim, M.2 Q-Latch, Q-Antenna, Q-LED diagnostic display
Motherboard Specification
• Model: ASUS ProArt Z890-CREATOR WIFI
• Socket: Intel LGA 1851 – supports Intel Core™ Ultra Series 2 processors
• Chipset: Intel Z890
• Form Factor: ATX
• Power Design:
– 16+1+2+2 teamed power stages (90A)
– ProCool II connectors, alloy chokes, solid capacitors
• Memory Support:
– 4 × DDR5 DIMM slots (up to 256GB)
– Speeds: up to DDR5-9066+ (OC)
– Dual-channel architecture
– Supports Intel XMP & ASUS AEMP III profiles
• Expansion Slots:
– 2 × PCIe 5.0 x16 (SafeSlot with Q-Release Slim)
– 1 × PCIe 4.0 x16 (x4 mode)
• Storage Interface:
– 5 × M.2 slots:
• 1 × PCIe 5.0 x4 (2280)
• 3 × PCIe 4.0 x4 (2280/22110)
• 1 × PCIe 4.0 x4 & SATA (2280)
– 4 × SATA 6Gb/s ports
• Networking:
– Marvell AQtion 10Gb Ethernet
– Intel 2.5Gb Ethernet
– Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
– Bluetooth 5.4
• USB Ports:
– Rear I/O:
• 2 × Thunderbolt 5 Type-C (80Gbps, up to 120Gbps Bandwidth Boost)
• 1 × USB4 / Thunderbolt 4 Type-C
• 2 × USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A (10Gbps)
• 2 × USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A (5Gbps)
• BIOS Flashback button
– Front I/O:
• USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C (20Gbps)
• USB 3.2 Gen 1 & USB 2.0 headers
• Display Outputs:
– 1 × HDMI 2.1
– 1 × DisplayPort IN (for Thunderbolt passthrough)
• Audio:
– Realtek ALC1220 codec
– Optical S/PDIF Out
– 2 × Audio jacks
• Cooling Features:
– VRM and M.2 heatsinks with Q-Latch, Q-Side, Q-Slide
– Hybrid fan headers
– AI Cooling II
• Creator Features:
– ProArt Creator Hub with Pantone color management
– ASUS Control Center Express (USB port management, software blacklisting)
• DIY Enhancements:
– PCIe Q-Release Slim, M.2 Q-Latch, Q-Antenna, Q-LED diagnostic display