ASUS Vivobook S412FA-XB31 RAM upgrade specifications
ASUS Vivobook S14 Series S412FA-XB31 laptop memory upgrade specifications include DDR4-SDRAM compatible modules operating at 2400 MHz frequency. The system features one SO-DIMM slot available for RAM expansion alongside onboard memory. Maximum supported memory capacity reaches 12 GB total. Upgrade options utilize standard SO-DIMM form factor modules compatible with the available slot configuration. Specifications define the upgrade parameters for this Vivobook S412FA-XB31 model.
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 | 17 November 2019 |
Additional Notes
- The presence of on-board memory means a portion of the system RAM is non-removable and soldered directly to the motherboard.
- The single SO-DIMM expansion slot restricts the hardware to a single-channel upgrade path for the modular component.
- Asymmetrical memory configurations will occur if the added module capacity does not match the soldered capacity, causing the system to operate in flex mode instead of full dual-channel mode.
- The 12 GB ceiling indicates that the ASUS Vivobook S412FA-XB31 motherboard firmware likely limits the expansion slot to an 8 GB module when combined with a 4 GB soldered base.
- Installing memory with higher frequency ratings will result in automatic downclocking to match the fixed 2400 MHz bus speed of the chipset.
- Physical access to the internal slot requires the removal of the entire base panel, which may involve hidden screws beneath rubber feet.
- Total system bandwidth remains constrained by the slowest pre-installed memory component regardless of the specifications of the replacement module.
- The maximum capacity limit suggests the hardware cannot address high-density 16 GB or 32 GB modules even if they fit the physical slot.