Post your AMD unlock pass/fail here! v. 2.0 + How to unlock (Please limit discussion)

again, all chips are different.....at stock settings they all will run almost identical, but at anything above the variance is higher....all depends on how good the silicon is, and where it was on the wafer.....hell some chips from a known good chip(say 955) could possibly over clock like shit....
 
yeah i understand what youre saying, but im trying to reiterate the fact that the guy that i mentioned pushed his mobo to 275. would that be in turn pushing the capabilities of his mobo as well since ordovician stated that i am already pushing my 785g to the limit with 260?
 
Every motherboard is different, and every CPU is different. Clocking up the HT bus stresses not just the mobo's northbridge, but also the CPU's onboard memory controller. HT bus limits can vary dramatically depending on the particular board, the CPU, and other factors like the power supply and RAM. So, basically, you can't really expect to get exactly the same HT bus as anyone else. You're at 260, which is pretty good for a 7-series board.
 
---MANDATORY INFORMATION---
Processor: Phenom II x3 710
Unlock pass or fail: Pass
Motherboard: Biostar TA790GX A2+ W/ homemade mosfet coolers
CPU Cooler: Homemade
Voltage:1.4

---ADDITIONAL INFORMATION---
CPU Stepping:Unknown (never looked. But it was purchased in spring 09)
BIOS Version: Shipping bios
Stability test application(s) used:prime 95
Amount of time passed in stability app:A few hours
Any other pertinent info:Running at 3.2 with 1.4 voltage.

I had thought that maybe this cpu would not unlock, but it turned out to be a power supply issue. I thought it was, but never cared enough to try until i upgraded my PSU to a BFG unit. (the old supply caused a shut down while booting windows) HT running at 250 on stock voltage. It sat there churning away for over a year and now it's a quad.
 
---MANDATORY INFORMATION---
Processor: PII X3 720BE
Unlock pass or fail: FAIL
Motherboard:Gigabyte GA-MA785GM-US2H
CPU Cooler:Sunbeam Core Contact Freezer
Voltage: 1.4

---ADDITIONAL INFORMATION---
CPU Stepping: 2 (RB-C2)
BIOS Version: F11
Stability test application(s) used: Won't boot
Amount of time passed in stability app: N/A
Any other pertinent info: Currently running @ 3.5GHz at 1.36v.
17.5 multi
 
Processor: Athlon II X3 435
Unlock pass or fail: PASS (4th core + L3 cache)
Motherboard:Gigabyte GA-MA78GM-US2H Rev. 2.0
CPU Cooler: ThermalTake BigTyphoon VX
Voltage: 1.325 V

---ADDITIONAL INFORMATION---
CPU Stepping: CACYC AC 0949BPMW
BIOS Version: FBba
Stability test application(s) used: Prime 95
Amount of time passed in stability app: 24+ hours
 
---MANDATORY INFORMATION---
Processor: AMD Athlon II X3 435 2.9GHz
Unlock pass or fail: PASS
Motherboard: MSI 760GM-E51
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Gemini II
Voltage: 1.3V

---ADDITIONAL INFORMATION---
CPU Stepping:
BIOS Version: V1.3
Stability test application(s) used: OCCT, Linx, Prime95, CineBench, and 3DMark Vantage
Amount of time passed in stability app: 1 hour for OCCT, Linx, and Prime95.
Any other pertinent info: 4th core unlocked but there is no L3 Cache :( I left cpu at stock speeds. No problems running and runs cool at full load (~45c)
 
---MANDATORY INFORMATION---
Processor: Phenom II X2 555
Unlock pass or fail: Pass (3 cores)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-890GPA-UD3H
CPU Cooler: Xigmatek Dark Knight
Voltage: 1.392v

---ADDITIONAL INFORMATION---
CPU Stepping: 3
BIOS Version: F7C
Stability test application(s) used: Prime95
Amount of time passed in stability app: 7hrs
Any other pertinent info: Currently running 3.8ghz @ 1.392v
 
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---MANDATORY INFORMATION---
Processor: Athlon X2 5000+ (45nm OEM @ 2.2 GHz)
Unlock pass or fail: Pass all 4 cores
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-MA785GM-US2H
CPU Cooler: XIGMATEK HDT-S1283
Voltage: 1.37V @ 2.8 GHz/1.25V @ 2.2 GHz Stock

---ADDITIONAL INFORMATION---
CPU Stepping:
BIOS Version: F4
Stability test application(s) used: OCCT & Video encoding using Handbrake
Amount of time passed in stability app: 6 hours in OCCT/3 hours in Handbrake @ 2.8 GHz
Any other pertinent info: Name on processor changes to Phenom FX-5000, unlocks 6MB L3 cache, and Deneb codename in CPU-Z. Also uses an x11 multiplier locked and unlocked.
 
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---MANDATORY INFORMATION---
Processor: Phenom II X2 555
Batch: 1012MPMW
Unlock pass or fail: FAIL
Motherboard: MSI 770-G45
CPU Cooler: Stock cooler (from Phenom X4)
Voltage: stock to 1.45v

---ADDITIONAL INFORMATION---
CPU Stepping: 3
BIOS Version: latest
Stability test application(s) used: Prime95, OCCT
Amount of time passed in stability app: <1m
Any other pertinent info: When set to unlock, even if cores 3 and 4 are disabled, core 0 fails any stability test within a few seconds but the rest of the cores (core 1-3) are fine. I tried this on a 790 chipset motherbaord too and I get the same issue. Seems a bit strange to me.
 
I've been cycling between LGA775-Core-i3 530-Laptop-i3-AM2+-AM3+SATA6G for months. Could never made up my mind.

Today I was reminded again basic of work with what I have, and I do have 4xDDR2-800 2GB modules unused. I do want to do some testings and I am really limited by existing PC. I did not know what really influenced me I went out straight to the shop for upgrade.

I keep all others but swapped out the motherboard and processor. It is now a Phenom II 555 and Asus M4A785D-M PRO motherboard. I selected Asus because in future in case I upgrade again to different setup, I can put in the ECC RAM for server duty.

I needed BIOS update to unlock. Required in IDE mode to use the BIOS EZ Flash 2 utility for it to find the USB flash drive. After that everything went smoothly.

I now use Asus built-in BIOS automatic function to unlock the core. It seems 4-core available. Because I am using Fedora, I do not have easy way to do other necessary tests. I am really more interested in core than clock in this case so no overclocking. In fact I downclock in BIOS but somehow the Asus BIOS reset clock back to stock at 3.2GHz. I have to use Linux software setting to downclock it to reduce heat. I am using stock heatsink.

Edit : After a fresh boot, the machine now honors the BIOS setting. Currently 4 cores downclocked. My BIOS temperature idle reading is 42+C stock heatsink. Appreciate info if you felt this is not good.
 
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---MANDATORY INFORMATION---
Processor: Phenom II 555 BE
Unlock pass or fail: PASS, all 4 cores available
Motherboard: Biostar A770E
CPU Cooler: Arctic Freezer 7 rev 2
Voltage: 1.376

---ADDITIONAL INFORMATION---
CPU Stepping:
BIOS Version: biostar 080014
Stability test application(s) used: Prime95, occt
Amount of time passed in stability app: 1hour Occt
Any other pertinent info: 225*16=3.6ghz
 
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---MANDATORY INFORMATION---
Processor: Phenom II 555 BE
Unlock pass or fail: PASS (4 cores)
Motherboard: ASUS M4A785-M
CPU Cooler: Scythe Big Shuriken with Gelid 120mm (in HTPC)
Voltage: stock

---ADDITIONAL INFORMATION---
CPU Stepping:
BIOS Version: 0906
Stability test application(s) used: Prime95, OCCT, 3dMark Vantage, Gaming
Amount of time passed in stability app: 4 hour each with no errors (Will test additional stability and report back)
Any other pertinent info: 3.6ghz stable at stock volts (only tested for 2 hours in OCCT) also tested 3.2Ghz at 1.275v for 2 hours without errors.
 
Processor: AMD Athlon X2 5000+ (2.2 MHz 45nm AM2+)
Unlock pass or fail: Passed
Motherboard: Biostar A770E (v 6.4)
CPU Cooler: Coolermaster Hyper TX3
Voltage: 1.265
Speed: 2860 mhz

CPU Stepping: CACUC AC (sorry I forgot to get the batch)
BIOS Version: F6
Stability test application: FPrime95 (Blend, 6hrs)
 
Couple of questions real fast before I head home and do this today (Just finished hooking up all computer parts at work).

1. Where do I access the options to turn off Cool N Quiet?

2. Am I able to increase Vcore simply through my bios? I have a MSI 870-G45 AM3 AMD 770 ATX mobo.

3. After all that, it's just simply setting EC Firmware Selection to Hybrid and ACC (Advanced Clock Calibration) to Auto, and then restarting the computer right?

Thanks for the help.
 
just picked up a Phenom II x2 555 from Microcenter... unlocks and runs @ 3.4GHz @ 1.325v 100%
 
---MANDATORY INFORMATION---
Processor: Phenom 2 X3 740
Unlock pass or fail: Pass
Motherboard: MSI 870A-G54
CPU Cooler: AC Freezer Pro 64
Voltage: 1.45
Over clocked 3.6GHz
I will be running Prime95 when I go to bed tonight.
Edit: After experimenting some more, i am now at 3.4GHz, 1.43 Volts, CPU-NB is running at 2.4GHz. This is stable so far, only downside is that I am running pretty hot. I believe this to be from my heatsink.
 
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Processor: AMD PHENOM X3 720 BE 2.8 ghz
Unlock pass or fail: Passed - ALL 4 CORES-
Motherboard: M4A785-M
Voltage: 1.35

CPU Stepping: -yet to check-
BIOS Version: -no update- Q4 2009 factory release
Not bad for me.
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just picked up another 555 BE, unlocked to 4 cores, 24hr prime @ 1.2v @ 3.2GHz

thats the good part

now for the bad news... I powered down and went to change the heatsink out... I reach down to clean the TIM off and as I did I must have grounded my body against something because it sent a terrible shock through my body... I know my finger touched the heat spreader thats when I felt the shock

tests have confirmed the CPU is dead... that is sad I had high hopes for this little guy... I mean 3.2GHz @ 1.2v is awesome... imagine what this baby could have done under my -24c chiller with a solid 1.6v or more...

R.I.P.
 
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ok so I just picked up 2 more of these

the first one is looking good so far 1.1v @ 3.2Ghz about 11 hours into a prime 95 test

already did 100 LinX passes and 3dmark all good so far

this will replace the chip that died


then the other one is for my buddy...

all 4 unlocked on MSI 785GM-P45, 3.6GHz @ 1.389v (lowest this board will allow for this chip)
 
Where did you get those two from that are super low voltage?

Also what about batch numbers on both of them?
 
No f-ing way! I live in Manhattan but my parents live in Olathe. I might just need to swing by Microcenter there in OP just to see if I can get a magic 555.
 
mastrdrver said:
No f-ing way! I live in Manhattan but my parents live in Olathe. I might just need to swing by Microcenter there in OP just to see if I can get a magic 555.
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lol there are a few of them for sure. I have bought quite a few myself
 
Processor: Phenon II X3 720 BE
Unlock pass or fail: PASS
Motherboard: GA890FX-UD5
CPU Cooler: CM Hyper 212+
Voltage: 1.325

---ADDITIONAL INFORMATION---
CPU Stepping: didn't check
BIOS Version: F4
Stability test application(s) used: Prime95, OCCT
Amount of time passed in stability app: prime95 - 18 hours, OCCT 3 hours
Any other pertinent info: CPU is OC'ed unlocked to 3.5ghz @ 1.47v
 
Got in on the $56 biostar mobo & sempron 140 combo @ newegg.

Processor: Sempron 140
Unlock pass or fail: Fail
Motherboard: Biostar A880G+ v6.0
CPU Cooler: Scythe Shuriken
Voltage: 1.35-1.5

CPU Stepping: NAEIC AE D934BPMW
BIOS Version: 88PCP608 6/8/10

I had another Sempron 140 that was in another machine that couldn't unlock cores that I threw in the A880G+ to see if it was the board or cpu. That cpu is currently running prime as a dual core @ 1.35v. I'll post again after I see how high it will clock, if its even stable.
 
Processor:sempron 140
Unlock pass or fail:: pass
Motherboard:GA-MA74GM-S2
CPU Cooler:stock
Voltage:1.2

---ADDITIONAL INFORMATION---
CPU Stepping:
BIOS Version:
Stability test application(s) used: prime 95
Amount of time passed in stability app:12 hours


p:
Any other pertinent info:Running 24/7 as magicjack/torrent/storage box
4 wd 2tb green
boot drive 30gb maxtor
2gb crucial ddr2
 
---MANDATORY INFORMATION---

Processor: AMD Phenom II X2 550 Black Edition Callisto 3.1GHz
Unlock pass or fail: PASS
Motherboard: Gigabyte MA785GM-US2H
CPU Cooler: Corsair H-50
Voltage: 1.456v


:D
 
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---MANDATORY INFORMATION---
Processor: AMD Phenom II X4 965 Black Edition 3.8Ghz
Unlock pass or fail: PASS
Motherboard: Gigabyte 890GPA-UD3H (rev. 2.0)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H50
Voltage: 1.4v

---ADDITIONAL INFORMATION---
CPU Stepping: C3
BIOS Version: FD
Stability test application(s) used: Prime95
Amount of time passed in stability app: 1h30m +
 
Amd Athlon X3 440 3.0Ghz
Unlock: FAIL
Asus M4A77TD
Corsair H50 cooler
1.432V

Managed to OC to 3.7Ghz on 3 cores only.
 
hi from Turkey :)
Processor: AMD Sempron LE-140 2.7GHz 1MB Cache AM3 Socket
Unlock pass or fail: Pass
Motherboard: GA-MA785GT-UD3H
CPU Cooler: Stock fan
Voltage: 1.424

---ADDITIONAL INFORMATION---
CPU Stepping: 2 Revision DA-C2
BIOS Version: Award F7
Stability test application(s) used: CPU Stability Test 6.0 by Jouni Vuorio
Amount of time passed in stability app: 3 hours
Any other pertinent info: No O.C.
 
Processor: Amd Phenom II X2 555
Unlock pass or fail: Pass
Motherboard: GA-890GPA-UD3H
CPU Cooler: Zalman CNPS10X Extreme 120mm. Blue Led
Voltage: 1.4

---ADDITIONAL INFORMATION---
CPU Stepping: 3
BIOS Version: Award F7C
Stability test application(s) used: CPU Stability Test 6.0 by Jouni Vuorio
Amount of time passed in stability app: 4 hours
Any other pertinent info: No O.C.
 
Processor: Phenom II X3 720 BE
Unlock pass or fail: PASS
Motherboard: Gigabyte MA790X-UD4P
CPU Cooler: Kingwin XT-1264
Voltage: 1.35

---ADDITIONAL INFORMATION---
CPU Stepping:
BIOS Version: F10a
Stability test application(s) used: Prime95
Amount of time passed in stability app: 12 hours
Any other pertinent info: 3.4GHz @ 1.35v (also stable: 3.5GHz @ 1.4v, 3.6GHz @ 1.45v)
 
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-New CPUs added


astrob0y said:
---MANDATORY INFORMATION---
Processor: AMD Phenom II X4 965 Black Edition 3.8Ghz
Unlock pass or fail: PASS
Motherboard: Gigabyte 890GPA-UD3H (rev. 2.0)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H50
Voltage: 1.4v

---ADDITIONAL INFORMATION---
CPU Stepping: C3
BIOS Version: FD
Stability test application(s) used: Prime95
Amount of time passed in stability app: 1h30m +
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Last I checked, there was nothing to unlock on the 965's, so this was not included. Please tell me you got it to be a hex core ;)
 
ordovician said:
&#8593; Database updated &#8593;

-New CPUs added




Last I checked, there was nothing to unlock on the 965's, so this was not included. Please tell me you got it to be a hex core ;)
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Thats what I'm talking about!!! Would love some X4 -> X6
 
---MANDATORY INFORMATION---
!!!UPDATED!!!
Processor:phenom II X3 740BE
Unlock pass or fail:pASS (14.5 x 252 Mhz)
Motherboard:Asus M4A89GTD PRO
CPU Cooler:Noctua C12P with Delta AFB1212HHE
Voltage: 1.344

---ADDITIONAL INFORMATION---
Stability test application(s) used:prime95
Amount of time passed in stability app:24 hrs+
Any other pertinent info:

HDZ740WFK3DGI
CACYCAC0916FPMW

Hits 45C under Prime95 loads in 24C room, with fan at full speed. 2x4GB Gskill 1333 sticks at 9-9-9-24 timings, 1.5 volts. 3.6678 Ghz currently, and will try for more, but keep it at a max of 50C. Apparently an 11th week of 09 build, C2 revision chip.
 
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Processor: AMD Phenom II x3 720 Black Edition 2.8ghz
Unlock pass or fail: Pass
Unlocked to (if pass): x4 @ 3.0ghz @ 200HTT, 15x multi
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-MA78LM-S2H
CPU Cooler: Thermaltake CL-P0200 Silent 939 Copper + Heatpipe cooler
Voltage: 1.375

---ADDITIONAL INFORMATION---
CPU Stepping: 2 Revision RB-C2
BIOS Version: Award F11
Stability test application(s) used: All Sandra tests, heavy gaming use
Amount of time passed in stability app: up to 4 hours
Any other pertinent info: Either this motherboard with its non-cooled MOSFETs or the CPU itself don't like going past 3.1ghz regardless of voltage. But hey, an extra core + 300+ mhz is still a nice bonus, though I'm running it at just 3.0 just to keep things 100% stable no matter what. Too bad I'm in the middle of a separation and this rig is going to my ex. :(
 
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Processor: AMD Phenom II x3 740BE 3.0ghz
Unlock pass or fail: Pass
Unlocked to: x4 @ 3.4ghz @ 200HTT, 17x multi
Motherboard: ASRock 880G Extreme3
CPU Cooler: Rosewill RCX-ZAIO (92mm fan, aluminum fins, copper heatpipes)
Voltage: 1.335

I ran Prime95 around 4 times for about 3 hours each. All passes, no fails with the exception on the first time. Apparently my motherboard didn't detect the right timings for the RAM and i got a blue screen. A simple change to correct the timings fixed the problem. Ran it 3 more times without issue. I have yet to run Prime95 for any longer than 3 hours at a time, though.

EDIT: voltage fixed. Thought it was 1.345, it's 1.335 :)
 
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