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Hi there,
The CPU multiplier is indeed locked at 9 (at least it won't go any higher).  As you mentioned, the cpu clock is your FSB X multiplier.  In your case, 333X9.
So, when one cannot change the multiplier, we instead change the bus speed.   You need to increase the FSB speed.  Beware that this will also change your memory speed, so depending on the ram spec and fsb:ram ratio, it may be running overclocked.
Generally you can achieve a small overclock by merely adjusting the FSB.  To get a larger, stable overclock you will inevitably need to increase your voltages.  There are a few guides on how to do this stickied in this forum.   I recommend reading them and doing some research before you start any voltage changes.

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