Z87-GD65 CPU Ratio Locked

Hi, i have been looking through so many posts/tutorials/videos on overclocking Z87-GD65/4770k CPU but my issue is i'm running bios v1.11 and have some different options to others in tutorials/vids and so on, my issue is, the cpu ratio is locked, what do i need to disable in bios to get cpu ratio unlocked, all help well appreciated, cheers, DREW

Quote from: DR3WST3R on 02-January-15, 23:03:45
Cheers bud, why i never thought of that, DOH

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  • MOVED: BIOS showing 2500K Locked & Cant adjust CPU ratio in Windows.. P67A-GD65

    This topic has been moved to Overclockers & Modding Corner.
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    Quote from: zsde on 12-January-11, 14:10:44
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