ASUS Vivobook TP412FA-EC552T RAM upgrade specifications
The ASUS Vivobook Flip TP412FA-EC552T features DDR4-SDRAM memory with 1x SO-DIMM slot available for upgrade. The laptop supports maximum RAM capacity of 16 GB, operating at 2400 MHz frequency. Memory configuration combines on-board storage with expandable SO-DIMM slot, enabling users to upgrade the existing memory specifications to enhance overall system performance and multitasking capabilities.
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 | 16 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 April 2020 |
Additional Notes
- The ASUS Vivobook TP412FA-EC552T features a hybrid memory architecture with one portion soldered directly to the motherboard and one accessible SO-DIMM slot, preventing complete memory replacement or dual-channel configuration changes.
- The 16 GB maximum capacity constraint suggests a fixed amount of onboard memory, likely 4 GB or 8 GB, which determines the largest compatible SO-DIMM module size without exceeding the chipset or BIOS limit.
- Only one available SO-DIMM slot restricts upgrade flexibility to a single module swap, making initial capacity planning critical since the soldered portion cannot be altered without motherboard replacement.
- The 2400 MHz frequency specification indicates Intel 8th generation or compatible platform requirements, as this speed represents JEDEC standard DDR4-2400 timing for mobile processors from that era.
- Mixed memory configurations combining the onboard chip with an aftermarket SO-DIMM will operate in asymmetric dual-channel mode only up to the capacity of the smaller module, with excess capacity reverting to slower single-channel operation.
- SO-DIMM modules rated above 2400 MHz will downclock to match the system's native frequency, making higher-speed premium memory purchases functionally identical to standard 2400 MHz modules in this platform.
- Physical access to the single memory slot typically requires bottom panel removal, with potential warranty seal breakage depending on regional service policies and manufacturing date.
- Voltage compatibility requires DDR4 modules operating at standard 1.2V specification, as low-voltage or overclocking variants may cause POST failures or system instability with the fixed onboard memory.
- The SO-DIMM form factor restricts module length to 67.6 mm, preventing installation of standard DIMM desktop memory despite identical DDR4 technology and pin configurations.
- Thermal considerations become relevant when maximizing capacity, as denser memory modules generate additional heat in the confined convertible chassis design with limited airflow compared to traditional clamshell laptops.