RAM/mobo compatibility question(s)

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I was hoping someone here could lend some insight on my situation. I'm interested in upgrading my motherboard (and CPU) and have been looking at the ASUS Z97-A. I have some RAM from a previous build that I couldn't find on this new board's QVL but was wondering if any of you who knew more than I about such things -- probably most of you -- could tell me (1) if this RAM might work with the board although it's not on the list and (2) if not, would it fry/brick the board if I gave it a shot anyway? The RAM in question is G.Skill model F3-12800CL9D-4GBNQ (I have four 2GB sticks of DDR3-1600 total). Any info would be much appreciated; thanks in advance!