ASUS Vivobook X512UA-BQ236T RAM upgrade specifications
The ASUS Vivobook 15 Series X512UA-BQ236T contains DDR4-SDRAM memory with one SO-DIMM slot for RAM upgrade capacity. The laptop features 4GB on-board memory with maximum upgrade potential to 12GB total system memory. Compatible memory modules operate at 2400 MHz frequency. RAM upgrade specifications for the X512UA-BQ236T model support single SO-DIMM slot expansion, enabling users to install additional DDR4 memory to increase total system capacity from the baseline configuration.
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 | 14 November 2019 |
Additional Notes
- The ASUS Vivobook X512UA-BQ236T features soldered memory on the motherboard, which cannot be removed or replaced without specialized equipment and risks voiding the warranty.
- The 12 GB maximum capacity indicates that 4 GB is permanently soldered, leaving 8 GB as the highest compatible SO-DIMM module for the single accessible slot.
- Dual-channel memory mode activates only when the installed SO-DIMM matches the soldered memory in capacity, resulting in degraded bandwidth if an 8 GB module is installed alongside the 4 GB onboard memory.
- Installing an 8 GB module creates an asymmetric configuration where 8 GB operates in single-channel mode while 4 GB runs in dual-channel, reducing overall memory subsystem efficiency.
- The 2400 MHz specification represents the maximum supported frequency, meaning higher-speed modules will automatically downclock to this rate without performance benefit.
- Systems with partial onboard memory typically reserve a portion of the soldered RAM for integrated graphics, potentially reducing available memory for system processes.
- The single SO-DIMM slot eliminates redundancy, making the system dependent on both the soldered component and the user-replaceable module for full capacity operation.
- DDR4-2400 operates at lower latency than DDR4-2133 but offers reduced bandwidth compared to DDR4-2666 or faster standards, affecting memory-intensive workloads.
- SO-DIMM modules must meet JEDEC DDR4 voltage standards of 1.2V to ensure compatibility with the motherboard's power delivery system.
- Physical access to the memory slot typically requires bottom panel removal, which may expose warranty-void seals depending on regional consumer protection regulations.