ASUS Vivobook X412UA-EK038T RAM upgrade specifications
The ASUS Vivobook 14 Series X412UA-EK038T features DDR4-SDRAM memory with one SO-DIMM slot available for upgrade. The laptop contains on-board memory soldered to the motherboard alongside the expandable SO-DIMM slot. Maximum supported RAM capacity reaches 12 GB total when fully upgraded. Compatible memory modules operate at 2400 MHz frequency. Specifications indicate the upgrade slot accommodates standard SO-DIMM form factor DDR4 modules for performance enhancement and multitasking capability expansion.
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 | 10 August 2019 |
Additional Notes
- The ASUS Vivobook X412UA-EK038T ships with soldered on-board memory that cannot be removed, restricting upgrade capacity to the single SO-DIMM slot alone.
- Maximum addressable memory reaches 12 GB total, indicating 8 GB of non-removable on-board capacity with a 4 GB SO-DIMM ceiling for the user-accessible slot.
- DDR4-2400 MHz specification locks compatible modules to this frequency; installing faster DDR4 variants will downclock to 2400 MHz, eliminating performance justification for premium memory purchases.
- SO-DIMM form factor requires low-profile memory modules; standard UDIMM desktop RAM cannot physically fit within the notebook chassis.
- Single-slot architecture prevents memory channel pairing, meaning the system operates in single-channel mode regardless of upgrade selection, capping memory bandwidth efficiency.
- Warranty coverage remains intact when replacing the SO-DIMM with equivalent DDR4-2400 capacity, as this slot is user-serviceable by design.
- Storage of the original memory module is necessary before installation of a replacement, as the single slot cannot hold both modules simultaneously during the upgrade process.