MSI Sword 15 A11UE-204MX RAM upgrade specifications
MSI 15 A11UE-204MX Sword series laptop features 2x SO-DIMM slots for memory upgrades. Compatible RAM specifications include DDR4-SDRAM modules operating at 3200 MHz frequency. Maximum supported capacity reaches 64 GB total RAM. SO-DIMM form factor memory modules are required for upgrade compatibility. Specifications support DDR4 memory technology with dual-slot configuration enabling modular memory expansion and performance enhancement.
Memory Upgrade Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Memory slots | 2x SO-DIMM |
| Form factor | SO-DIMM |
| Memory type | DDR4-SDRAM |
| Frequency | 3200 MHz |
| Maximum RAM | 64 GB |
| Voltage | 1.2V |
| Number of pins | 260-pin |
| Interface | PC4 |
| PC Speed Rating | PC4-3200 (PC4-25600) |
| Bandwidth | 25.6 GB/s |
| Laptop Release date | 25 October 2021 |
Additional Notes
- Dual channel architectural symmetry requires matching module densities in both slots to optimize memory bus throughput.
- The MSI Sword 15 A11UE-204MX motherboard topology limits total addressable memory to 32 GB per slot.
- Integrated memory controller overhead at 3200 MHz may result in increased latency if non-JEDEC compliant modules are utilized.
- Physical installation necessitates the removal of the entire lower chassis shield which utilizes plastic retention clips prone to stress fractures.
- Mixing modules with different CAS latencies forces the system to default to the slower timing profile of the inferior stick.
- Thermal dissipation within the compact SODIMM area restricts the use of modules equipped with thick aftermarket heat spreaders.
- Upgrading beyond the factory configuration requires a CMOS reset or a long first boot cycle to allow the BIOS to map the new hardware hierarchy.
- Voltage requirements for the memory subsystem are fixed at 1.2V meaning high performance overclocked kits requiring higher voltages will fail to post.