ASUS ROG GA401IU-HA131T RAM upgrade specifications
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 GA401IU-HA131T features DDR4-SDRAM memory upgrade specifications with one SO-DIMM slot available for expansion. Maximum compatible RAM capacity reaches 24 GB total, combining on-board memory with the single upgrade slot. Memory operates at 3200 MHz frequency. The upgrade slot accepts standard SO-DIMM form factor DDR4 modules, enabling users to expand system memory beyond factory specifications.
Memory Upgrade Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Memory slots | 1x SO-DIMM |
| Form factor | On-board + SO-DIMM |
| Memory type | DDR4-SDRAM |
| Frequency | 3200 MHz |
| Maximum RAM | 24 GB |
| Voltage | 1.2V |
| Number of pins | 260-pin |
| Interface | PC4 |
| PC Speed Rating | PC4-3200 (PC4-25600) |
| Bandwidth | 25.6 GB/s |
| Laptop Release date | 19 December 2020 |
Additional Notes
- The presence of a single SO-DIMM slot alongside permanent on-board memory creates an asymmetrical dual-channel configuration when capacities do not match.
- System memory scaling is limited by the 8 GB soldered module, meaning a 16 GB expansion card is the absolute technical threshold for this ASUS ROG GA401IU-HA131T model.
- Installing a module with a frequency higher than 3200 MHz will result in downclocking to match the fixed speed of the integrated memory chips.
- Replacement of the primary memory bank is physically impossible due to the BGA soldering method used for the base 8 GB of RAM.
- Performance beyond the initial 16 GB of total memory will operate in single-channel mode, potentially creating a bandwidth bottleneck for CPU-intensive tasks.
- Physical access to the expansion slot requires removal of the bottom chassis cover, which necessitates the use of non-marring tools to avoid cosmetic damage to the magnesium alloy frame.
- Latency timings will automatically default to the highest common denominator between the soldered chips and the removable stick to ensure system stability.