Asus M4A88T-I Deluxe max RAM?

[tucansam]

Does anyone know if this board supports two 8GB SODIMMs for a total of 16GB? Unofficially of course.

 

[unknownofprob]

the site says two memory slots which supports a max of 8GB, so that equates to 16GB, So it will support 16GB Ram.

2 x Small Outline DIMM, Max. 8 GB, DDR3 1600(O.C.)/1333/1066 Non-ECC,Un-buffered Memory
Dual Channel memory architecture

 

[tucansam]

Hmmm.... I read that as 8GB total... Plus in the supported memory list, 4GB is the largest per SODIMM slot.

 

[unknownofprob]

Oh, just saw that, only a max of 8GB 1600MHz is supported. 2 x 4GB Memory modules @ 1600MHz max.

 

[tucansam]

Yeah 🙁 But I've got several MBs here that support more RAM than the MFG's claim, just wondering if anyone has any first hand experience with 16GB on this board before I drop the money to find out...

 

[Redi44]

Hi, I have the same question. Not that 8GB is not enough for me at the moment, but in the future it would be a nice upgrade....

 

[tucansam]

Funds are tied up building a server at the moment, so I can't buy the RAM to test. If you do, let me know. I'll do the same when I finally buy it.

 

[unknownofprob]

I find 8GB isn't enough for me, but if that motherboard says max of 8GB, anything over won't be used or supported or maybe not even work at all.

 

[tucansam]

True, but I've had dozens of motherboards over the years that would take more than their stated RAM amounts, including back in the day when 486 boards could take 2MB/4MB SIMMs rather than the 1MB SIMMs the mfg claimed. Was just hoping someone had tried using two 8GB SODIMMs on this ASUS board before I drop $150 to try it.

 

[rzuber]

ASUS M4A88T-I Deluxe 16GB RAM 2x8GB DDR3 support and working fine

BIOS Information
Vendor: American Megatrends Inc.
Version: 1201
Release Date: 07/27/2012

Base Board Information
Manufacturer: ASUSTeK Computer INC.
Product Name: M4A88T-I DELUXE
Version: Rev X.0x
Serial Number: 106050290000193

Version: AMD Phenom(tm) II X4 965 Processor                  
Voltage: 1.5 V
External Clock: 200 MHz
Max Speed: 3400 MHz
Current Speed: 3400 MHz
Status: Populated, Enabled

Physical Memory Array
Location: System Board Or Motherboard
Use: System Memory
Error Correction Type: None
Maximum Capacity: 16 GB
Error Information Handle: Not Provided
Number Of Devices: 2

Memory Device
Array Handle: 0x0027
Error Information Handle: Not Provided
Total Width: 64 bits
Data Width: 64 bits
Size: 8192 MB
Form Factor: DIMM
Set: None
Locator: DIMM0
Bank Locator: BANK0
Type: Other
Type Detail: Synchronous
Speed: 1600 MHz
Manufacturer: Manufacturer0
Serial Number: SerNum0
Asset Tag: AssetTagNum0
Part Number: PartNum0

Handle 0x002A, DMI type 20, 19 bytes
Memory Device Mapped Address
Starting Address: 0x00000000000
Ending Address: 0x001FFFFFFFF
Range Size: 8 GB
Physical Device Handle: 0x0029
Memory Array Mapped Address Handle: 0x0028
Partition Row Position: 1

Handle 0x002B, DMI type 17, 27 bytes
Memory Device
Array Handle: 0x0027
Error Information Handle: Not Provided
Total Width: 64 bits
Data Width: 64 bits
Size: 8192 MB
Form Factor: DIMM
Set: None
Locator: DIMM1
Bank Locator: BANK1
Type: Other
Type Detail: Synchronous
Speed: 1600 MHz
Manufacturer: Manufacturer1
Serial Number: SerNum1
Asset Tag: AssetTagNum1
Part Number: PartNum1

 

[imseanross]

ASUS M4A88T-I Deluxe 16GB RAM 2x8GB DDR3 support and working fine

BIOS Information
Vendor: American Megatrends Inc.
Version: 1201
Release Date: 07/27/2012

Base Board Information
Manufacturer: ASUSTeK Computer INC.
Product Name: M4A88T-I DELUXE
Version: Rev X.0x
Serial Number: 106050290000193

Version: AMD Phenom(tm) II X4 965 Processor                  
Voltage: 1.5 V
External Clock: 200 MHz
Max Speed: 3400 MHz
Current Speed: 3400 MHz
Status: Populated, Enabled

Physical Memory Array
Location: System Board Or Motherboard
Use: System Memory
Error Correction Type: None
Maximum Capacity: 16 GB
Error Information Handle: Not Provided
Number Of Devices: 2

Memory Device
Array Handle: 0x0027
Error Information Handle: Not Provided
Total Width: 64 bits
Data Width: 64 bits
Size: 8192 MB
Form Factor: DIMM
Set: None
Locator: DIMM0
Bank Locator: BANK0
Type: Other
Type Detail: Synchronous
Speed: 1600 MHz
Manufacturer: Manufacturer0
Serial Number: SerNum0
Asset Tag: AssetTagNum0
Part Number: PartNum0

Handle 0x002A, DMI type 20, 19 bytes
Memory Device Mapped Address
Starting Address: 0x00000000000
Ending Address: 0x001FFFFFFFF
Range Size: 8 GB
Physical Device Handle: 0x0029
Memory Array Mapped Address Handle: 0x0028
Partition Row Position: 1

Handle 0x002B, DMI type 17, 27 bytes
Memory Device
Array Handle: 0x0027
Error Information Handle: Not Provided
Total Width: 64 bits
Data Width: 64 bits
Size: 8192 MB
Form Factor: DIMM
Set: None
Locator: DIMM1
Bank Locator: BANK1
Type: Other
Type Detail: Synchronous
Speed: 1600 MHz
Manufacturer: Manufacturer1
Serial Number: SerNum1
Asset Tag: AssetTagNum1
Part Number: PartNum1

@rzuber:

What memory did you use to achieve this?

I'm looking into buying a Crucial 2x8gb kit (CT2KIT102464BF1339) for my ASUS M4A88T-I Deluxe motherboard. This should be compatible right?

If you do not reply I will update my BIOS to the latest version and hope for the best.

I will be sure to post another comment to let everyone know if this upgrade is successful after it is attempted.

Thanks for any help.

-Sean

 

[rzuber]

Module Manufacturer: Kingston
Module Part Number: KHX1600C9S3/8G

I think anthing sodimm 2x8GB will do.