Motherboard thinks CPU isn't unlocked?

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So just beginning my over clocking journey but have hit a very early snag...

In my mobo BIOS I'm trying to change my CPU multiplier (as you do)... and it won't let me select or change it at all. Simply wont let me touch it. I've tried it in simple and advance, tried doing it on all cores, tried doing it on individual cores. just won't let me touch it? As if it were a non "K" chip I guess?

Am I missing something stupidly obvious here? Only the things in the brackets I am able to change.

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I think you need to change the bit that says 'CPU Ratio Apply Mode'

Have you got a plan for your overclock?

I would suggest this:

- Disable Turbo
- vCore = Offset (+0.02)
- multiplier to 4.4
- Enable XMP profile

...see how it goes :)
 
The things in brackets you can click and choose options.

The things without brackets you just highlight and type in a new value and hit enter.

If that doesn't work then something is wrong - maybe flash BIOS to latest version, or clear CMOS.
 
Ahh hold the boat. finally figured it out. need to press +/- on the numberpad, not the main keyboard.

Eh my plan is as follows. 4.4ghz at 1.2v (currently running) stress test for stability and temps. if both OK then go to 4.5 and so on and so on. I don't think I will get away with much more voltage than that with my cooler (arctic 13 pro) but we shall see.

Thanks.
 
beany_bot said:
Ahh hold the boat. finally figured it out. need to press +/- on the numberpad, not the main keyboard.

Eh my plan is as follows. 4.4ghz at 1.2v (currently running) stress test for stability and temps. if both OK then go to 4.5 and so on and so on. I don't think I will get away with much more voltage than that with my cooler (arctic 13 pro) but we shall see.

Thanks.
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How are you stressing it? I hope you don't plan to use Intel Burn In or another torture tool?
 
^ avoid stuff like this and prime 95

Aida 64 seems to be the safest test now but still better off just testing with the hardest thing you are going to be using it for.
 
harry5522 said:
^ avoid stuff like this and prime 95

Aida 64 seems to be the safest test now but still better off just testing with the hardest thing you are going to be using it for.
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To be honest I still wouldn't bother. I would just use the PC as you'd normally use it as these burn in tests provide inaccurate results.

If it doesn't crash while you're gaming (test 2-3 different games, maybe ones which are more graphic intensive than others) and you'll be fine.
 
snips86x said:
To be honest I still wouldn't bother. I would just use the PC as you'd normally use it as these burn in tests provide inaccurate results.

If it doesn't crash while you're gaming (test 2-3 different games, maybe ones which are more graphic intensive than others) and you'll be fine.
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That's the point I was trying to make pal! When I said still better off really just testing with the hardest stuff you are going to use the system for.

So for instance if you are using the system for rendering video :D render some video.

Should have worded it clearer! But still some people feel inclined to torture systems so best to know the safest option if doing so.
 
OK! Update.

Very very short and quick test with Aida64.

4.4Ghz @ 1.2v

CPU stayed typically high 50's to high 60's. with core 1 peaking at a brief 74/75 degrees. Stable (for 5 min test). Not a bad start to my first overclock I guess.

I don't think I want to go higher than that with the volts. Will run some more Aida and if all is well then go for 4.5ghz tommorrow and see if she is stable.

P.S. that was about the temps I was getting with stock cooler and stress testing at stock 3.9Ghz. So very happy with this overclocking malarky so far.

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LArge image - http://goo.gl/UlcmpD

:D

I know each chip is different but just off the top of your knowledgable heads. Do you think I will get away with much more Hz staying at 1.2v? 4.5ghz? 4.6 or more?

Thanks.
 
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harry5522 said:
But still some people feel inclined to torture systems so best to know the safest option if doing so.
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Yes I agree. I don't want to torture my system. I think running AIDA for an hour will suffice? End of the day if it does crash later down the line. I will likely know what it is and knock back the OC. Linus on youtube says he recommends torturing for a MINIMUM of 24 hours. I don't like the sound of that. And yes I stayed away from Prime95 because it can ask for more voltage I think? didnt like the sound of that on an "economy" cooler.
 
P95 just puts systems under a unrealistic load that no software on earth would put it through.

Aida aims to be closer to realistic and I like that it can monitor throttling. Though as above the best test is just using your PC for what you want to use it for :D
 
harry5522 said:
That's the point I was trying to make pal! When I said still better off really just testing with the hardest stuff you are going to use the system for.

So for instance if you are using the system for rendering video :D render some video.

Should have worded it clearer! But still some people feel inclined to torture systems so best to know the safest option if doing so.
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ahh...sorry mate :(

beany_bot said:
OK! Update.

Very very short and quick test with Aida64.

4.4Ghz @ 1.2v

CPU stayed typically high 50's to high 60's. with core 1 peaking at a brief 74/75 degrees. Stable (for 5 min test). Not a bad start to my first overclock I guess.

I don't think I want to go higher than that with the volts. Will run some more Aida and if all is well then go for 4.5ghz tommorrow and see if she is stable.

P.S. that was about the temps I was getting with stock cooler and stress testing at stock 3.9Ghz. So very happy with this overclocking malarky so far.

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LArge image - http://goo.gl/UlcmpD

:D

I know each chip is different but just off the top of your knowledgable heads. Do you think I will get away with much more Hz staying at 1.2v? 4.5ghz? 4.6 or more?

Thanks.
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Looks good mate, is your clock fluctuating under load? Ideally you don't wait it stuck at 4.4ghz all the time. 4.5ghz is a happy medium, change to x45 and see how it goes :)

You could go a little further and change to an offset vCore ;)

Good work :)
 
Thank you both. The most CPU demanding thing I do is rendering videos. but won't be doing that until I have more footage to do it with. But I guess Aida OK for now.

It didn't seem to fluctuate when running Aida but yes it fluctuates during normal operation. CPU-Z says multiplier is going from 8 to 44. so up and down depending on task.

The voltage (VID) is constantly 1.2 though. is that OK?
 
beany_bot said:
Thank you both. The most CPU demanding thing I do is renering videos. but won't be doing that until I have more footage to do it with. But I guess Aida OK for now.

It didn't seem to fluctuate when running Aida but yes it fluctuates during normal operation. CPU-Z says multiplier is going from 8 to 44. so up and down depending on task.

The voltage (VID) is constantly 1.2 though. is that OK?
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Looks good to me. 1.2v is fine but you can refine it by using the offset
 
snips86x said:
I don't honestly think there is a visible difference with performance between them. 4.5 is a happy medium, good work :)
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I'll give it a go. you never know it might be stable. might even be stable at 4.8, who knows. if it fails i'll come back to 4.5Ghz. Can definitely be happy getting 4.5Ghz at 1.2v for sure.
 
beany_bot said:
I'll give it a go. you never know it might be stable. might even be stable at 4.8, who knows. if it fails i'll come back to 4.5Ghz. Can definitely be happy getting 4.5Ghz at 1.2v for sure.
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I know I can get my 4790k at 4.8ghz using an offset of +0.05 which is honestly outstanding! It gets too hot though so I run it at 4.5ghz daily.
 
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