Intel and AMD DDR5 boards from ASUS can now support 256GB memory
ASUS is now officially confirming support for high-capacity DDR5 modules.
ASUS has officially announced the compatibility of a selection of its motherboards with DDR5 memory modules, which have a capacity of 64GB. This represents the highest capacity currently available for DDR5 modules, which have previously been offered in 8GB, 16GB, 32GB, and later non-binary 24GB/48GB configurations.
The company has confirmed that 54 of its 700-series motherboards designed for Intel processors with four DIMM slots, will support this capacity. However. Support can vary depending on the BIOS version installed. For details, users are advised to check the chart below.
Additionally, ASUS has extended support for Intel 600 series motherboards, albeit limited to certain high-end Z690 boards and workstation-oriented W680/Q670 models. There are in total 20 models listed.
Interestingly, ASUS AMD 600 motherboard owners can easily upgrade to 64GB of memory without having to update their motherboards. This implies that users can purchase new memory modules and upgrade their systems without encountering any issues, as the support is already built-in.
| ASUS DDR5 256GB support | ||
|---|---|---|
| Intel 700 As of BIOS version 0904 | Intel 700 As of BIOS version 1904 | Intel 700 As of BIOS version 1630 |
| ROG MAXIMUS Z790 APEX ENCORE ROG MAXIMUS Z790 DARK HERO ROG MAXIMUS Z790 FORMULA ROG STRIX Z790-A GAMING WIFI II ROG STRIX Z790-A GAMING WIFI S ROG STRIX Z790-E GAMING WIFI II ROG STRIX Z790-F GAMING WIFI II | ROG MAXIMUS Z790 EXTREME ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HERO EVA-02 ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HERO ROG MAXIMUS Z790 APEX ROG STRIX Z790-E GAMING WIFI ROG STRIX Z790-F GAMING WIFI ROG STRIX Z790-A GAMING WIFI ROG STRIX Z790-I GAMING WIFI ROG STRIX Z790-H GAMING WIFI PROART Z790-CREATOR WIFI PROART B760-CREATOR PROART B760-CREATOR WIFI | PRIME Z790M-PLUS TUF GAMING Z790-BTF WIFI TUF GAMING Z790-PRO WIFI TUF GAMING Z790-PLUS WIFI PRIME Z790-V AX PRIME Z790-V WIFI PRIME Z790-P WIFI PRIME Z790-P PRIME Z790-A WIFI Z790 GAMING WIFI7 ROG STRIX B760-G GAMING WIFI ROG STRIX B760-A GAMING WIFI ROG STRIX B760-F GAMING WIFI TUF GAMING B760M-PLUS WIFI II TUF GAMING B760M-PLUS II TUF GAMING B760M-PLUS TUF GAMING B760M-PLUS WIFI TUF GAMING B760-PLUS WIFI TX GAMING B760M WIFI TUF GAMING B760M-BTF WIFI PRIME B760-PLUS TW D5 PRIME B760-PLUS TX GAMING B760-BTF WIFI TUF GAMING H770-PRO WIFI PRIME H770-PLUS ROG STRIX B760-G GAMING WIFI S PRIME B760M-AJ PRIME B760M-A AX6 PRIME B760M-PLUS PRIME B760M-A PRIME B760M-A WIFI PRIME B760M-A AX B760M-PRO GAMING Pro B760M-C Pro B760M-CT |
| Intel 600 As of BIOS version 3302 | Intel 600 As of BIOS version 3202 | AMD AM5 series |
| ROG MAXIMUS Z690 EXTREME GLACIAL ROG MAXIMUS Z690 EXTREME ROG MAXIMUS Z690 FORMULA ROG MAXIMUS Z690 APEX ROG MAXIMUS Z690 HERO ROG MAXIMUS Z690 HERO EVA ROG STRIX Z690-E GAMING WIFI ROG STRIX Z690-F GAMING WIFI ROG STRIX Z690-A GAMING WIFI PRIME Z690-A ROG STRIX Z690-G GAMING WIFI ROG STRIX Z690-I GAMING WIFI ProArt Z690-CREATOR WIFI TUF GAMING Z690-PLUS TUF GAMING Z690-PLUS WIFI PRO WS W680-ACE PRO WS W680-ACE IPMI Pro WS W680M-ACE SE | Pro Q670M-C-CIARA Pro Q670M-C | AMD AM5 motherboards do not require a BIOS update to enable support for up to 256 GB of DDR5 memory modules. |
Source: ASUS PR