multiplier lock LastModified: Tuesday, October 30, 2001
The multiplier lock is used by CPU manufacturers to prevent consumers and dealers from overclocking the CPU. When overclocking became mainstream, profit margins for CPU manufacturers lowered because users wouldn't need to upgrade to a faster processor. When locked, the multiplier--the factor by which the bus speed is multiplied to derive the CPU speed--is stuck at one given value, thus ruling out any overclocking on motherboards strictly built to the CPU manufacturers specifications. The lock is hard wired into the CPU and is very difficult to overcome.
Unlocking the Multiplier, Part 1 Covers the various aspects of the multiplier and a brief glimpse into how to unlock it. This tutorial is provided by HardwareCentral.com. Unlocking the Multiplier, Part 2 Takes a close look at the way 'remarkers' unlock or change the multiplier lock and manage to sell CPUs originally rated at much lower speeds.This tutorial is provided by HardwareCentral.com.	related categories: Hardware related terms: CPU overclock multiplier lock Products : Top Store Offers: UnbeatableSale, Inc.  23.86maxam 2pc multiplier tool and liner lock knife. features stainless steel blade with thumbstud anodized aluminum handle and stainless steel clip. multi... eBay  36.50Gerber Method Multi-Plier. 4" closed. Features needlenose Spring Action pliers with wire cutters, standard and serrated edge knife blades, large and s... Amazon Marketplace  36.39The Gerber Crux is a simple and inexpensive multitool with the Gerber quality woven in. The butterfly opening of the tool reveals the spring loaded pl... eBay  36.97SquareTrade AP6.0 planettools Store BRAND NEW GERBER Evo Butterfly Opening Multi-Plier w/Sheath # 22-01771 Time and again, Gerber manages to push the ... Amazon Marketplace  86.95Gerber Diesel Multi Plier - Needle Nose Pliers, Wire Cutter, Partially Serrated Knife Blade, Cross Point Screwdriver, Small, Medium And Large Flat Bl... Compare all matches: 7 Store Offers