ASUS Vivobook X412FA-EK315R RAM upgrade specifications
The ASUS Vivobook 14 Series X412FA-EK315R supports DDR4-SDRAM memory upgrades with a maximum RAM capacity of 12 GB. The laptop features one SO-DIMM memory slot for expansion, operating at 2400 MHz frequency. The device combines on-board memory with a single upgradeable SO-DIMM slot, allowing users to increase the system's memory capacity. Compatible DDR4 modules can be installed to achieve the maximum supported specifications for enhanced multitasking performance and system responsiveness.
Memory Upgrade Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Memory slots | 1x SO-DIMM |
| Form factor | On-board + SO-DIMM |
| Memory type | DDR4-SDRAM |
| Frequency | 2400 MHz |
| Maximum RAM | 12 GB |
| Voltage | 1.2V |
| Number of pins | 260-pin |
| Interface | PC4 |
| PC Speed Rating | PC4-2400 (PC4-19200) |
| Bandwidth | 19.2 GB/s |
| Laptop Release date | 22 July 2019 |
Additional Notes
- The presence of on-board memory means 4 GB is permanently soldered to the motherboard of the ASUS Vivobook X412FA-EK315R and cannot be replaced.
- The 12 GB limit indicates the single SO-DIMM expansion slot supports a maximum capacity of 8 GB.
- Installing a module with a frequency higher than 2400 MHz results in automatic downclocking to match the hard-coded speed of the soldered chips.
- Dual-channel mode performance benefits only apply to the capacity where the soldered RAM and the expansion module match in size.
- Physical memory upgrades are limited to a single point of failure as only one module is removable for troubleshooting or replacement.
- Total system bandwidth depends on the latency synchronization between the integrated memory chips and the secondary module.
- Future-proofing is constrained by the physical lack of a second modular slot to accommodate high-density memory configurations beyond 8 GB modules.