How do I find out if my cpu is locked?

dario03 · 02-11-2006, 03:02 AM

I have a xp2900 barton and want to overclock but the board I have now doesn't have the multiplyer option but I will update the mobo soon. Wasn't there a list or something saying which cpu were locked?

Fireheart · 02-11-2006, 05:34 AM

Just go into the BIOS. If you cannot change the bus speed/voltage/or the hurtz variable, then it is locked.

aj2003 · 02-11-2006, 07:01 AM

its not just the cpu rating its also the week it was made, because after a certain week they started locking them. When it locked it means you cant change the mulitplier. You can still overclock it but this means raising the fsb, and so raising your memory speed, so needed better more expensive memory.

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dario03 · 02-11-2006, 03:02 PM

Is there a program I could get that would tell me if its locked? The motherboard I have now doesn't display multiplyer.

Plus I have TwinMos 3200 512mbx2 in dual channel. Anybody know if thats good for OCing?

Fireheart · 02-11-2006, 04:56 PM

Just go into the BIOS and see if you can change CPU speed values

FghtinIrshNvrDi · 02-11-2006, 05:07 PM

Is this computer a Dell, Gateway, HP, Sony, etc? If it is, it won't overclock.

Ryan

dario03 · 02-11-2006, 08:20 PM

Its home built. I can't check in the bios because my board doesn't have that function. The board is a Chaintech 7NJL6.

FghtinIrshNvrDi · 02-11-2006, 08:34 PM

I'm pretty sure it does have that function. Every motherboard has that option... Try pressing whatever key it suggests. If it is not suggesting any keys for you to press, then try delete, F10, F1, and F2.

Ryan

dario03 · 02-13-2006, 02:35 AM

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Originally posted by dario03
Its home built. I can't check in the bios because my board doesn't have that function. The board is a Chaintech 7NJL6.

Sorry, I mean I don't have the multiplier option in my board. I do have bios options (don't know what I'd do with out them).

02-11-2006, 03:02 AM	#1 (permalink)
dario03 Monster Techie Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 1,477	How do I find out if my cpu is locked? I have a xp2900 barton and want to overclock but the board I have now doesn't have the multiplyer option but I will update the mobo soon. Wasn't there a list or something saying which cpu were locked?

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aj2003 Monster Techie Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 1,083	its not just the cpu rating its also the week it was made, because after a certain week they started locking them. When it locked it means you cant change the mulitplier. You can still overclock it but this means raising the fsb, and so raising your memory speed, so needed better more expensive memory. (woo 1000th post) __________________ AMD x2 5000+ black edition at 3.3GHZ zalman cnps 9700-NT MSI K9N diamond 3072mb: OCZ ddr800 gold MSI 7800GTX for 20" viewsonic MSI 7300LE for 42" lg plasma Sunbeam Transformer Case - Blue Antec NeoPower 480W ATX2.0 PSU WD raptor x2 in raid0

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FghtinIrshNvrDi Wizard Techie Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 3,475	Is this computer a Dell, Gateway, HP, Sony, etc? If it is, it won't overclock. Ryan __________________ I'm an unhyphenated American. System Specs: Intel Q6600 @ 3200 1.4v Abit IP35 Pro "The Snake" 2x2gb A-Data @ 800 Diamond HD 3870 512mb Great FORD TRUCK resource: http://www.fordtruckfanatics.com

02-11-2006, 03:02 PM	#4 (permalink)
dario03 Monster Techie Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 1,477	Is there a program I could get that would tell me if its locked? The motherboard I have now doesn't display multiplyer. Plus I have TwinMos 3200 512mbx2 in dual channel. Anybody know if thats good for OCing?

02-11-2006, 08:20 PM	#7 (permalink)
dario03 Monster Techie Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 1,477	Its home built. I can't check in the bios because my board doesn't have that function. The board is a Chaintech 7NJL6.

02-11-2006, 08:34 PM	#8 (permalink)
FghtinIrshNvrDi Wizard Techie Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 3,475	I'm pretty sure it does have that function. Every motherboard has that option... Try pressing whatever key it suggests. If it is not suggesting any keys for you to press, then try delete, F10, F1, and F2. Ryan __________________ I'm an unhyphenated American. System Specs: Intel Q6600 @ 3200 1.4v Abit IP35 Pro "The Snake" 2x2gb A-Data @ 800 Diamond HD 3870 512mb Great FORD TRUCK resource: http://www.fordtruckfanatics.com

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