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 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. 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. 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. Industry-Leading Security 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. 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. ProArt Creator Hub 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. CreationFirst 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. Click here for full details