MSI Summit E15 A11SCS-089IT RAM upgrade specifications

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MSI Summit E15 A11SCS-089IT laptop supports RAM upgrade utilizing 2x SO-DIMM slots for DDR4-SDRAM memory modules. Maximum compatible memory capacity reaches 64 GB total. Memory specifications include DDR4-SDRAM operating at 2666 MHz frequency with SO-DIMM form factor. Upgrade slots accommodate dual memory modules, enabling expansion of existing RAM configuration. Compatible memory upgrades support the established DDR4-SDRAM standard, allowing users to increase system memory capacity up to the maximum supported specifications for enhanced multitasking performance.

Memory Upgrade Specifications

SpecificationValue
Memory slots2x SO-DIMM
Form factorSO-DIMM
Memory typeDDR4-SDRAM
Frequency2666 MHz
Maximum RAM64 GB
Voltage1.2V
Number of pins260-pin
InterfacePC4
PC Speed RatingPC4-2666 (PC4-21328)
Bandwidth21.3 GB/s
Laptop Release date21 September 2020

Additional Notes

  • The dual channel architecture implies that bandwidth peaks only when 2 identical modules occupy both slots.
  • Installing 1 module results in single channel mode which reduces effective data transfer rates for integrated graphics tasks.
  • Memory modules exceeding 2666 MHz will undergo downclocking to match the system firmware limitations.
  • The MSI Summit E15 A11SCS-089IT requires low voltage SO-DIMM modules to ensure thermal stability within the ultrathin chassis.
  • Accessing the 2 internal slots necessitates the removal of the entire base panel which often involves piercing a factory seal sticker.
  • Reaching the 64 GB capacity requires 2 32 GB modules because no additional expansion headers exist.
  • Mixing modules with different CAS latencies forces the motherboard to default to the slowest timing profile present.
  • High density 16 Gb chips may show compatibility issues compared to standard 8 Gb chips depending on the specific BIOS version.