i5 2500k issue.

[hentai]

Hey there, recently after installing an ASRock Z77 Pro 4 and re installling windows 7, my system started to recognize my processor as a i5 2500 (without the K). Now I know that the K means that it's capable of overclocking, but I would like to know how to re enable this so I could overclock without an issue in the future, thanks.

[killerx525]

So you basically own a i5-2500k CPU not a i5-2500, right?

[Wats]

uhhhhhh... lolol. Are you srsly?

[hentai]

So you basically own a i5-2500k CPU not a i5-2500' date=' right?[/quote']

Yes, I own an i5 2500k, but my system recognizes it as a i5-2500

[killerx525]

What does it say in the Bios?

[Chemical]

Regardless what Windows says you can still overclock it. As what killerx525 posted above check your BIOS and see what it recognizes the CPU as. Also you can download CPU-Z and it will tell you. If your BIOS says i5 2500 and non "k" check the manufacturer website for a BIOS update as it may be needed.

[killerx525]

Chances are that it is probably a glitch.

[Konn]

Maybe drivers have to do something with it, not too sure.

[Puppet]

If it still has an unlocked multiplier, I wouldn't be that worried...

Seeing as this happened after a fresh OS install you should double check your motherboard drivers

[killerx525]

The drivers don't really affect the CPU as it doesn't need any to be installed.

[hentai]

Alright so I checked and it was a BIOS issue, the issue was fixed with a bios flash update