View Full Version : Unlocking a P4 1.6ghz
Sikarian
07-08-2002, 09:20 PM
I have been unable to figure out how to unlock my P4 1.6ghz in this computer. Trying to overclock it via BIOS, but theres no FBS settings under the Advanced tab....infact nearly 70% of the neat stuff in my mobo manual isnt in there, thus I assume its locked. Anyone mind helpin me unlock it? =)
-Sikarian
calantak
07-09-2002, 02:14 AM
unlocking a p4 is impossible. period.
except if you have and engineering sample
You should be able to increase your Frontside bus. There is no way to unlock the multiplier. Which motherboard do you have?
Sikarian
07-09-2002, 02:37 PM
I've got an ASUSTeK mobo
Model #: P4B266LA
Yeah, its crap. Blame the fact that I have no cash ^.^
JCviggen
07-09-2002, 03:15 PM
Originally posted by calantak
unlocking a p4 is impossible. period.
except if you have and engineering sample
then its still impossible to unlock it, its just not locked from the factory... well... actually most samples are still locked
dmitriyaz
07-09-2002, 06:24 PM
i am wondering, is it even possible to unlock them?
i mean, with expensive equipment, etc.??
because if it is, i was thinking: start a business of "mass production" unlocking the p4's :toast:
If there was an easy inexpensive way to unlock them then it would have probably been done by now. I just don't think it would be worth the money and Intel would probably be gunning after you.:eek:
dmitriyaz
07-09-2002, 10:16 PM
haha what are they gonna do?
threaten me? sue me?? haha
you can buy a honda and than put spoilers etc. on it, right?
its perfectly legal.
your right, there is no INEXPESIVE way, right?
but if you put it on mass production, :p
i dunno, maybe there is some way to do it with an Xray machine and a laser....
Friar Tuck
07-10-2002, 03:27 AM
:p You cannot put back something that has been burned out of existence in the fab..
FT.
dmitriyaz
07-10-2002, 08:49 AM
Originally posted by Friar Tuck
:p You cannot put back something that has been burned out of existence in the fab..
FT.
what exactly do you mean?
and what is "fab"?
Friar Tuck
07-10-2002, 07:12 PM
The Multi's are set in the silicon at fabrication.. then when set, burned into the chip at the plant.
The multiplyer is locked because the "control" is burned so that it cannot be changed.
Afaik, there is no way around this... give it up, you're beating a dead horse.
FT.
dmitriyaz
07-10-2002, 07:15 PM
haha...yeah i know.
it was just an idea i got :)
i wonder, how much would people pay for unlocked 1.6a's?
many p4 boards have fixed PCI dividers, so OC'ng theFSB would be pretty sweet....:( oh well
calantak
07-13-2002, 02:02 AM
i bought me a lazer ;-) and the x-ray equipment is just here.
2.26 here I come.
:-)
mackanz
07-14-2002, 11:16 PM
Originally posted by dmitriyaz
haha...yeah i know.
it was just an idea i got :)
i wonder, how much would people pay for unlocked 1.6a's?
many p4 boards have fixed PCI dividers, so OC'ng theFSB would be pretty sweet....:( oh well
Of all people that buys Processors, MAYBE a half percent is overclocking. You are living in a dream world, m8.
Start sell water instead, more profit and more buyers.
Marcus
dmitriyaz
07-15-2002, 07:51 AM
you are right mackanz, and i am living in a dream world.
but still, wouldn't that be kewl?? :comp10: