ASRock K8A780LM

Motherboard, from 2011 2 hardware reports
Memory
Up to 2 GB
2 full-size slots
SSD slots
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Checked from separate sources

Only 2 machines reported so far, so this answer rests on few examples. Check the label or open the panel before you buy.

Upgradable

Yes. 2 slots, up to 2 GB seen working.

It takes DDR-333 full-size sticks (DIMM).

Slots
2 DIMM slots
Type
DDR-333 DIMM
Most seen working
2 GB in two or more machines
Firmware says
8 GB maximum (often wrong, so we show what machines run)
How sure
2 of 2 reports show this layout
See 8 GB DDR-333 DIMM on AmazonOpens an Amazon search for this exact spec.

Worked out from 2 hardware reports of this motherboard. Sources and method. Updated 9 Nov 2026.

2 full-size slots
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Questions

Can I upgrade the RAM in the ASRock K8A780LM?

Yes. 2 slots, up to 2 GB seen working. It takes DDR-333 full-size sticks (DIMM).

What type of RAM does the ASRock K8A780LM use?

DDR-333 full-size sticks (DIMM).

How much RAM can the ASRock K8A780LM take?

Machines in the reports run up to 2 GB. The firmware reports a maximum of 8 GB, a figure that is often wrong.

Is this my motherboard?

The model name is printed on the board, usually between the memory slots or near the CPU socket. In Windows, open System Information and look at "BaseBoard Product"; it should read K8A780LM.