ASUS Vivobook S512FA-BQ785T RAM upgrade specifications
ASUS Vivobook S15 S512FA-BQ785T supports DDR4-SDRAM memory upgrades with specifications including one SO-DIMM slot for expandable memory. Maximum RAM capacity reaches 12 GB through compatible DDR4-SDRAM modules operating at 2400 MHz frequency. Memory configuration features on-board memory combined with one SO-DIMM slot. Upgrade specifications indicate single memory slot availability for RAM expansion on this laptop 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 | 06 August 2019 |
Additional Notes
- The single available expansion slot in the ASUS Vivobook S512FA-BQ785T limits memory configuration to an asymmetrical dual-channel mode.
- A portion of the system memory remains soldered to the motherboard and cannot be replaced or upgraded in the event of a chip failure.
- The total capacity ceiling suggests 4 GB of non-removable memory is integrated into the PCB and paired with an 8 GB module in the socket.
- Installing a module with a frequency higher than 2400 MHz results in automatic downclocking to match the fixed speed of the soldered memory chips.
- Upgrading beyond the 12 GB limit is restricted by the BIOS addressable space and may lead to system instability or failure to post.
- System performance in memory-intensive tasks is constrained by the maximum throughput of 1 expansion slot rather than a full 2-slot symmetrical configuration.
- Access to the SO-DIMM socket requires the removal of the entire base panel which involves navigating internal plastic clips and varying screw lengths.