Multiplier Unlocked i7 920

[jimbob200521]

Check this out, do I have a rare bird? Just noticed my BIOS states this is an unlocked i7 920 and lets me take the multiplier to 21. Is there any way to edit a BIOS file then flash it for further multipliers so I can go higher than 21? Currently it's set to 21 and boots up and runs at 2.8ghz so going higher would be nice without other OC means.

 

[jimbob200521]

Should have researched before I posted this. Found out the later i7 920 chips are somewhat unlocked. I have my QPI set to 6.4 and RAM set to 1600 and it actually improved my Cinebench score a bit. Cool, free performance.

http://www.maximumpc.com/exclusive-retail-core-i7-cpus-more-powerful-than-originally-reported/

 

[YBS1]

No, that's pretty par for the course depending upon which motherboard a person is using.

 

[Burpo]

Should be able to run 1.35 volts & 180 bclk if you keep memory in spec. I take it you couldn't get the Xeon to work?

 

[jimbob200521]

Should be able to run 1.35 volts & 180 bclk if you keep memory in spec. I take it you couldn't get the Xeon to work?

Nope, tried again today for a bit but couldn't get it. I'm almost wondering if sitting in the cold then coming inside caused some condensation to get where it shouldn't be. I know it's a probably not but at this point I'm just taking shots in the dark.