how to change multiplier?

lAnonymousl · 10-August-03, 02:25 PM

Well I've read up on this a bit now and have come across a problem:
Soyo PV4DA (aka Mobocrap)........I was on a buget ok.

The bios setting doesn't allow you to change the multiplier, only the FSB freq. I'm thinking it would probably be a good idea to drop it down a ways and raise the FSB instead (at 100Mhz x 20 mult. right now). Seems kinda high and I've read that the higher the FSB, the better. Anyway, is there any way I can change the multiplier? Thrid party programs maybe? If not I think my overclocking is gonna be pretty limited.

Maverick · 10-August-03, 02:28 PM

Im gonna take a guess at that being a P4 board. Well if it is you can not change the multiplyer on it. All P4's are locked and can not be unlocked. Or so Ive read.

jcarkeys · 10-August-03, 02:31 PM

Yeah, Intel proc's have been locked since the P2 (I believe?). There's no way to fix it, just be content with a high FSB

lAnonymousl · 10-August-03, 02:40 PM

Son-of-a-b!tch!!!

Watercooled and can't overclock for ****. Oh well I guess I'll just try to push it as far as it'll go. Thanks.

Guess I'll be getting an AMD next time....

TekXoID · 10-August-03, 02:52 PM

Multiplier is locked; you can still adjust FSB and that is the most effective way of overclocking anyway.

The fact that you cant O/C worth a crap on the VIA P4X266A aside, is the CPU a 2.0 or a 2.0A?

Edited for typo doh!

$SOLID$ Necro · 10-August-03, 03:05 PM

Only engineering samples from intel are unlocked. A few reviews I have read used them, but unless you have friends at Intel, you aren't gonna get one

lAnonymousl · 10-August-03, 03:08 PM

Its a 2.0A

lAnonymousl · 10-August-03, 08:16 PM

One more question. Is there any way to exceed the limitations the bios set? Mine will only allow the FSB to be increased to a maximum of 132 MHz.

$SOLID$ Necro · 11-August-03, 06:06 AM

Have you got the latest bios? If you do then maybe you can find a hacked bios, or have someone hack yours, but that is very risky.
I found this, Naked Review Don't know if this will help, I haven't seen this done with pentiums, I see it done on AMD's all the time, Maybe a Intel Pimp knows if this or another trick like it would work.

If you canna get anywhere with your turkey, save up and upgrade. I got an Asus A7S333 last christmas, Bios went to 166FSB but it had no voltage adjustments, useless for overclocking. I finally gave up, and got a board that does the trick, best $$ I ever spent on a computer part

Xphobe · 14-August-03, 09:48 AM

Would OEM (origional equipment manufacturer) CPUs be considered engineering samples, or are they locked as well ?

$SOLID$ Necro · 14-August-03, 10:49 AM

Nope, engineering samples are not supposed to be used by the public. A few lucky magazine editors get them for testing purposes only.
If you have a friend at Intel, you can ask him, otherwise they aren't available to purchase anywhere.

*EDIT* Maybe you could find one on Ebay or something, but u are taking your chances!

10-August-03, 02:25 PM		#1 (permalink)
lAnonymousl The Who? Hoe	how to change multiplier? Well I've read up on this a bit now and have come across a problem: Soyo PV4DA (aka Mobocrap)........I was on a buget ok. The bios setting doesn't allow you to change the multiplier, only the FSB freq. I'm thinking it would probably be a good idea to drop it down a ways and raise the FSB instead (at 100Mhz x 20 mult. right now). Seems kinda high and I've read that the higher the FSB, the better. Anyway, is there any way I can change the multiplier? Thrid party programs maybe? If not I think my overclocking is gonna be pretty limited.

10-August-03, 02:52 PM		#5 (permalink)
TekXoID Banned	Multiplier is locked; you can still adjust FSB and that is the most effective way of overclocking anyway. The fact that you cant O/C worth a crap on the VIA P4X266A aside, is the CPU a 2.0 or a 2.0A? Edited for typo doh! Last edited by TekXoID; 11-August-03 at 06:17 AM..

10-August-03, 03:05 PM		#6 (permalink)
$SOLID$ Necro Mastah Overclocker	Only engineering samples from intel are unlocked. A few reviews I have read used them, but unless you have friends at Intel, you aren't gonna get one Last edited by $SOLID$ Necro; 10-August-03 at 03:14 PM..

14-August-03, 10:49 AM		#11 (permalink)
$SOLID$ Necro Mastah Overclocker	Nope, engineering samples are not supposed to be used by the public. A few lucky magazine editors get them for testing purposes only. If you have a friend at Intel, you can ask him, otherwise they aren't available to purchase anywhere. EDIT Maybe you could find one on Ebay or something, but u are taking your chances! Last edited by $SOLID$ Necro; 16-August-03 at 01:18 AM..

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10-August-03, 02:28 PM		#2 (permalink)
Maverick Apex Elite Expert Tech	Im gonna take a guess at that being a P4 board. Well if it is you can not change the multiplyer on it. All P4's are locked and can not be unlocked. Or so Ive read.

10-August-03, 02:31 PM		#3 (permalink)
jcarkeys Key Hoe	Yeah, Intel proc's have been locked since the P2 (I believe?). There's no way to fix it, just be content with a high FSB

10-August-03, 02:40 PM		#4 (permalink)
lAnonymousl The Who? Hoe	Son-of-a-b!tch!!! Watercooled and can't overclock for ****. Oh well I guess I'll just try to push it as far as it'll go. Thanks. Guess I'll be getting an AMD next time....

10-August-03, 03:08 PM		#7 (permalink)
lAnonymousl The Who? Hoe	Its a 2.0A

10-August-03, 08:16 PM		#8 (permalink)
lAnonymousl The Who? Hoe	One more question. Is there any way to exceed the limitations the bios set? Mine will only allow the FSB to be increased to a maximum of 132 MHz.

11-August-03, 06:06 AM		#9 (permalink)
$SOLID$ Necro Mastah Overclocker	Have you got the latest bios? If you do then maybe you can find a hacked bios, or have someone hack yours, but that is very risky. I found this, Naked Review Don't know if this will help, I haven't seen this done with pentiums, I see it done on AMD's all the time, Maybe a Intel Pimp knows if this or another trick like it would work. If you canna get anywhere with your turkey, save up and upgrade. I got an Asus A7S333 last christmas, Bios went to 166FSB but it had no voltage adjustments, useless for overclocking. I finally gave up, and got a board that does the trick, best $$ I ever spent on a computer part

14-August-03, 09:48 AM		#10 (permalink)
Xphobe Apex Techie II	Would OEM (origional equipment manufacturer) CPUs be considered engineering samples, or are they locked as well ?

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