ASUS TUF Gaming TUF506LH-HN218 RAM upgrade specifications
The ASUS TUF Gaming F15 TUF506LH-HN218 features DDR4-SDRAM memory with two SO-DIMM slots supporting maximum capacity of 32 GB. The laptop's memory specifications include SO-DIMM form factor modules operating at 2933 MHz frequency. Compatible RAM upgrades must match DDR4 specifications for proper functionality. The upgrade slots allow for expansion of the laptop's total memory capacity through standard SO-DIMM compatible modules. Current memory configuration and maximum supported RAM specifications define the upgrade parameters for the TUF506LH-HN218 model.
Memory Upgrade Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Memory slots | 2x SO-DIMM |
| Form factor | SO-DIMM |
| Memory type | DDR4-SDRAM |
| Frequency | 2933 MHz |
| Maximum RAM | 32 GB |
| Voltage | 1.2V |
| Number of pins | 260-pin |
| Interface | PC4 |
| PC Speed Rating | PC4-2933 (PC4-23464) |
| Bandwidth | 23.5 GB/s |
| Laptop Release date | 03 November 2021 |
Additional Notes
- The presence of 2 SO-DIMM slots allows for dual-channel memory configurations which doubles the theoretical bandwidth compared to single-channel setups.
- The **ASUS TUF Gaming TUF506LH-HN218** hardware architecture restricts the addressable memory space to a maximum of 32 GB regardless of higher capacity modules being physically compatible.
- Installing memory modules with speeds exceeding 2933 MHz results in the system automatically downclocking the RAM to match the hard-coded frequency limit of the motherboard chipset.
- Upgrading requires the removal of the entire bottom chassis panel which exposes internal components to potential electrostatic discharge risks during installation.
- Mixing modules with different timings or densities across the 2 available slots can lead to stability issues or force the system into asynchronous flex mode.
- The physical SO-DIMM form factor necessitates 260-pin modules and excludes the use of standard desktop DIMM memory due to different voltage and pin configurations.
- Achieving the maximum supported capacity requires utilizing 2 16 GB modules as the firmware does not support 32 GB density on a single slot.