ASUS M5A87
Motherboard, from 2011 17 hardware reports
Memory
Up to 16 GB
4 full-size slots
SSD slots
Coming next
Checked from separate sources
Upgradable
Yes. 4 slots, up to 16 GB seen working.
It takes the same type of full-size sticks (DIMM).
- Slots
- 4 DIMM slots
- Most seen working
- 16 GB in two or more machines
- Firmware says
- 16 GB maximum
- How sure
- 17 of 17 reports show this layout
Worked out from 17 hardware reports of this motherboard. Sources and method. Updated 9 Nov 2026.
4 full-size slots
Illustration Questions
Can I upgrade the RAM in the ASUS M5A87?
Yes. 4 slots, up to 16 GB seen working. It takes the same type of full-size sticks (DIMM).
How much RAM can the ASUS M5A87 take?
Machines in the reports run up to 16 GB. That matches the 16 GB maximum the firmware reports.
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 M5A87.