I just got a 790i Ultra FTW with 2 Geforce GTX 690's in SLI.  With Intel Core2 Extreme CPU X9650  @ 3.00GHz And 2 sticks of Adata gaming series ddr3 8gb (2x4gb) 2000MHz. I know. Older hardware but it is what I have and can afford.
 
I'm interested in the optimal STABLE BIOS settings for my Motherboard. My memory is rated at 2000MHz but I can't seem to get it to go over 1766MHz (it is in slot 0 and 2 which should support 2000MHz on this board).
And I'm interested in getting the PCIe side of the board going as fast as possible for the 2 GTX 690's. 
I would also be interested in a tiny OC of the CPU. If it would benefit the FSB and making the Motherboard faster in general. Maybe to 3.2 GHz but that is not as important as stability.
 
I'm totally new to Overclocking so keep my lack of experience and terminology in mind.
 
Thanks.
 
Processor:
Brand = Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Extreme CPU X9650 @ 3.00GHz
Family = 6
Model = 7
Stepping = 6

========== Operating System Information ==========
Microsoft Windows 7 Service Pack 1, Build 7601
========== Motherboard Information ==========
Motherboard Vendor: NVIDIA
Motherboard Version: 2.0
Motherboard Model: NF770I-SLI-N-B1
========== DirectX version Information ==========
DirectX 11.0 (6.1.7600.16385)
========== Driver Version Information ==========
Nforce Driver Package version Not reported
Audio Driver 1.3.33.0
Graphics Driver 347.25 (9.18.13.4725)
Ethernet Driver 73.20 (7.03.01.07320)
IDE Driver 11.1.0.43
nTune 6.05.30
========== Processor, Bus, and Memory Speed Information ==========
CPU Speed = 3167.364
CPU Multiplier = 9.500
FSB Frequency = 333
Memory Frequency = 1776.000
PCIE Frequency = 5000
tRas = 32
tRcd = 12
tRp = 12
tRc = 44
tWr = 12
tRrd = 6
tRwt = 15
tWtr = 19
tWrwr = 7
tRdrd = 10
tFAW = 28

========== GeForce Information ==========
GPU 1: GeForce GTX 690
GPU 1 Video BIOS version: 80.04.1e.00.14
GPU 2: GeForce GTX 690
GPU 2 Video BIOS version: 80.04.1e.00.13
GPU 3: GeForce GTX 690
GPU 3 Video BIOS version: 80.04.1e.00.14
GPU 4: GeForce GTX 690
GPU 4 Video BIOS version: 80.04.1e.00.13
========== GPU's Core and Memory Speed Information ==========

GPU Core Speed = 705
GPU Memory Speed = 3004

GPU Core Speed = 705
GPU Memory Speed = 3004

GPU Core Speed = 705
GPU Memory Speed = 3004

GPU Core Speed = 705
GPU Memory Speed = 3004
GPU SLI Mode Enabled.
========== System Voltage Information ==========
CPU Voltage = 1.240 v
nForce MCP Voltage = 1.500 v
nForce SPP = 1.400 v
Memory Voltage = 1.500 v
FSB CPU <-> SPP Voltage = 1.100 v
CPU Core0 GTL Vref boost = 4294.937v
CPU Core1 GTL Vref boost = 4294.937v
CPU Core2 GTL Vref boost = 0.000 v
CPU Core3 GTL Vref boost = 0.000 v
========== Memory SPD Information ==========
Memory Dimm 0 (0x50)
Memory type: DDR3 SDRAM
Error correction: NONE
Voltage interface level: HSTL (1.5V)
Data width: 64 bits
Number of physical banks: 2 (double sided)
Number of logical banks: 8
Number of row addresses: 15 15
Number of col addresses: 10 10
Bank density: 2048 2048 MB
Primary RAM Width: 8 8 bits
Error checking RAM Width: 0 0 bits
Self-refresh: Yes
CAS 7.0:
Min row precharge time (tRP): 13.125 ns
Min row active delay (tRRD): 6.000 ns
Min RAS to CAS delay (tRCD): 13.125 ns
Int Wr to Rd Cmd Dly (tWTR) 7.500 ns
Int Rd to Pchg Cmd Dly (tRTP) 7.500 ns
Min Act/Auto-Rfrsh Time (tRC) 49.125 ns
UDIMM (module width = 133.35mm)
Manufacturer's JEDEC ID code: 000000cb 0000000
Module manufacturing location: 0 (manufacture dependant)
Module part number: DDR3 2000G 2OZ
Module revision code: 0 (manufacture dependant)
Module manufacturing date: Wk 29 of 2018
Module serial number: bb760000
SPD revision: 1.1
Memory Dimm 1 (0x51)
Memory type: DDR3 SDRAM
Error correction: NONE
Voltage interface level: HSTL (1.5V)
Data width: 64 bits
Number of physical banks: 2 (double sided)
Number of logical banks: 8
Number of row addresses: 15 15
Number of col addresses: 10 10
Bank density: 2048 2048 MB
Primary RAM Width: 8 8 bits
Error checking RAM Width: 0 0 bits
Self-refresh: Yes
CAS 7.0:
Min row precharge time (tRP): 13.125 ns
Min row active delay (tRRD): 6.000 ns
Min RAS to CAS delay (tRCD): 13.125 ns
Int Wr to Rd Cmd Dly (tWTR) 7.500 ns
Int Rd to Pchg Cmd Dly (tRTP) 7.500 ns
Min Act/Auto-Rfrsh Time (tRC) 49.125 ns
UDIMM (module width = 133.35mm)
Manufacturer's JEDEC ID code: 000000cb 00000004
Module manufacturing location: 0 (manufacture dependant)
Module part number: DDR3 2000G 2OZ
Module revision code: 0 (manufacture dependant)
Module manufacturing date: Wk 29 of 2018
Module serial number: 21760000
SPD revision: 1.1
 

Do what Bob says.  He'll get you set up on this board... I will keep an eye on this thread and put in my 2 cents when I can.
 
Can you get it stable with the ram at 1600?  you gunna have a hard time reaching 2000mhz on this board. I run my ram at 1700 linked and synced.
 
You are going to need a decent cpu OC for 2 690's IMO.

Having any luck there?
 
I know a 2000MHz FSB (QDR) can be very difficult/impossible to achieve sometimes..In the 1800MHz FSB (QDR) neighborhood is the usual stable maximum that a lot of ppl have reported, was on my 790i FTW too..Manually set the RAM frequency, timing and voltage and at a 2T Command Per Clock (CMD) in the BIOS..If you get stuck, copy this BIOS template, edit it with your most current stable settings and repost it here..Put a value beside anything that's on auto (CPU Core: [Auto] 1.3250, for example)..Also tell us what all you tried that did not work..You should also go into PC Health Status -> Dynamic Fan Control and manually set all fans to 100%, at least for the time being while you're messing around..Especially set/leave the nForce Fan Speed Control at 100% because the chipset tends to run notoriously hot..The Tj Max temperature for a QX9650 is 95C..Not sure about the PCI latency, never had the need to mess with it, I heard it might help though, I'd be inclined to leave it alone for now. 
 
BIOS Version:
(In Advanced BIOS Features, set Full Screen LOGO Show to [Disabled], reboot, press the Pause/Break key to freeze the first POST screen, look for the Release Number, I790SZ16 for example, the SZ number is the BIOS version, press any key to continue booting normally).
 
[System Clocks]
CPU Freq, MHz: 
FSB Reference Clock, MHz:
CPU Multiplier:
CPU N/2 Ratio:
PCIe x16-1 & x16-2, MHz:
PCIe x16-3, MHz:
SPP<->MCP Ref Clock, MHz:
nForce SPP --> nForce MCP:
nForce SPP <-- nForce MCP:
CPU Spread Spectrum:
HT Spread Spectrum:
PCIe Spread Spectrum(SPP):
PCIe Spread Spectrum(MCP):
SATA Spread Spectrum:
 
[FSB & Memory Config]
EPP 2.0 Memory:
FSB - Memory Clock Mode:
FSB - Memory Ratio:
FSB (QDR), MHz:
Actual FSB (QDR), MHz:
x MEM (DDR), MHz:
Actual MEM (DDR), MHz:
P1:
P2:
 
[Memory Timing Setting]
Memory Timing Setting:
tCL (CAS Latency):
tRCD:
tRP:
tRAS:
Command Per Clock (CMD):
**Advanced Memory Settings**
tRRD:
tRC:
tWR:
tWTR:
tFAW:
tREF:
tRFC:
 
[System Voltages]
EVGA VDroop Control:
CPU Core:
CPU FSB:
Memory:
nForce SPP:
nForce MCP:
CPU PLL:
GTLVREF Lane 0:
GTLVREF Lane 1:
GTLVREF Lane 2:
GTLVREF Lane 3:
 
[CPU Feature]
Limit CPUID Maxval:
Intel Speedstep:
xPPM Mode:
CPU Thermal Control:
C1E Enhanced Halt State:
Execute Disable Bit:
Virtualization Technology:
CPU Core 0:
CPU Core 1:
CPU Core 2:
CPU Core 3:

No problem, but you need to provide all the BIOS settings/info, not just most..If a setting/info isn't there, which sometimes may not be depending on the specific hardware configuration or BIOS version, then just put (not there) or (this entry does not appear) like you did with VDroop and CPU PLL..So edit your post #6..What is the BIOS version Release Number and all the other System Clocks settings/info?

First and foremost, listen to bob. What I'm about to type would probably be considered the ravings of a lunatic by comparison. Anyway, I thought I'd chip in two small comments. First, your CPU has a TDP of 125W, which means it can pull a bit of power, but also that it will throw off a fair amount of heat. The Tj max for your CPU is 95 degrees. Make sure you watch that closely when load testing. You shouldn't get close to that unless you're aiming north of 4GHz and are having to increase voltage to hit it.
 
Second, I'm personally running a Q9550, which is like the little brother to your x9650. These chips have one setting that is a bit bizarre from other 775 socket chips: the N/2 multiplier. That's what gives the ".5" on your multiplier, and can be a bit of a pain to deal with. So your FSB/4 = 333.33 right now. Multiply that by your 9.5 multiplier, and you get your 3166MHz clock speed. Disable that N/2, and that drops your multiplier to 9, which in turn drops your clock speed to an even 3GHz.
 
The reason I mention that is because as you start bumping up your FSB higher, that N/2 can result in some screwy clock speeds, and may cause you to have to bump up your vcore sooner than you think. For example, I run my FSB at 1800 with an 8.0 multiplier (N/2 disabled). That puts me at a nice even 3.6GHz overclock, and I don't have to increase voltage to hit that. But with N/2 enabled, that bumps my multiplier to 8.5, which lands me at 3.825GHz, and I have to throw a fair amount of extra voltage at the CPU to get it stable - which means more heat, higher temps, etc. All that mess for 225MHz on the core. So even though the only thing I did was to enable N/2, that causes me quite a few headaches trying to get the thing stable. I'm not saying you should just disable it, but it is something "extra" you can control when deciding what overclock you're comfortable with. And don't be scared to overclock a bit - your chip was really made for it.

Aha!..I knew something wasn't right there..Yes, you want the SZ17 BIOS for your E179 FTW..Some games are more CPU dependent than GPU dependent, but all games still use the CPU, of course..With your two extremely (not just a little bit) powerfull 690's in SLI, your QX9650 running at stock speed is almost certainly a major bottleneck..What you can do now is run a benchmark like Unigine Heaven or 3DMark and see what the scores are, then later after you OC you can compare them..Post again when you have the SZ17 installed and we can go from there.

Bob,
I am one post away from being able to respond to your PM. Maybe this will unlock it?
 
If you could help with making a force-flash autoexec.bat I would really appreciate it. Because when it comes to " /py /sn /f /cc /r DOS switches to force the flash" I'm really lost. I'm not too worried about it failing since I can buy a new BIOS chip for my board on ebay for $20.
Thanks.

Got it! Thanks.
BIOS and current BIOS settings changed to:
 
Phoenix - AwardBIOS v6.00PG
Copyright (C) 1984-2003, Phoenix Technologies, LTD
Release Number I790SZ17

[Advanced BIOS Features]
>Hard Disk Boot Priority [Press Enter]
>CD-ROM Boot Priority [Press Enter]
CPU Internal Cache [Enabled]
Quick Power On Self Test [Enabled]
First Boot Device [CDROM]
Second Boot Device [Hard Disk]
Third Boot Device [Removable]
Boot Other Device [Enabled]
Boot Up NumLock Status [On]
Security Option [Setup]
APIC Mode [Enabled]
MPS Version Control For OS[1.4]
Full Screen LOGO Show [Disabled]
Advanced Chipset Features
Syatem BIOS Cacheable [Disabled]
HPET Function [Enabled]

Integrated Peripherals
[IDE Function Setup]
OnChip IDE Channel0 [Enabled]
Primary Master PIO [Auto]
Primary Slave PIO [Auto]
Primary Master UDMA [Auto]
Primary Slave UDMA [Auto]
IDE DMA transfer access [Enabled]
Serial-ATA Controler [All Enabled]
IDE Prefetch Mode [Enabled]
IDE HDD Block Mode [Enabled]
[RAID Config]
RAID Enable [Disabled]
x SATA 1 (A0) RAID Disabled
x SATA 2 (A1) RAID Disabled
x SATA 3 (B0) RAID Disabled
x SATA 4 (B1) RAID Disabled
x SATA 5 (C0) RAID Disabled
x SATA 6 (C1) RAID Disabled
[USB Config]
OnChip USB [V1.1+V2.0]
USB Memory Type [SHADOW]
USB Keyboard Support [Enabled]
USB Mouse Support [Enabled]
[MAC Config]
MAC0 Lan [Auto]
MAC1 Lan [Auto]
IEEE1394 Controller [Enabled]
JMicron AHCI Controller (SATA 7/8) [Enabled]
JMicron AHCI Controller (SATA 9/10) [Enabled]
HD Audio [Auto]
Onboard FDC Controller [Enabled]
Onboard Serial Port 1 [3F8/IRQ4]
Power Management Setup
ACPI function [Enabled]
ACPI Suspend Type [S3(STR)]
Soft-Off by PBTN [Instant-Off]
WOL(PME#) From Soft-Off [Disabled]
WOL(RI#) From Soft-Off [Disabled]
PWRON After PWR-Fail [Off]
Power-On by Alarm [Disabled]
POWER ON Function [BUTTON ONLY]
PnP/PCI Configurations
Init Display First [PCI Slot]
Resources Controled By [Auto(ESCD)]
PCI/VGA Palette Snoop [Disabled]
PCI Latency Timer(CLK) [ 32]
** PCI Express relative items **
Maximum Payload Size [4096]
PC Health Status
>Dynamic Fan Control [Press Enter]
CPU0 48 C/ 118 F
Board 31 C/ 88 F
MCP55 57 C/ 135 F
CPU Core 1.20 V
*5V 5.00 V
Memory 1.82 V
nForce SPP 1.42 V
+3.3V 3.26 V
+12V 12.12 V
+Vbat 3.21 V
CPU Fan Speed 1328 RPM
Chassis Fan Speed 0 RPM
Chassis Fan2 Speed 0 RPM
AUX Fan Speed 0 RPM
nForce Fan Speed 4405 RPM
(all other fans x7 direct to power supply and at 100%)
Frequency/Voltage Control
[System Clocks]
CPU Freq, MHz: 3166.7
FSB Reference Clock, MHz: 1333.3
CPU Multiplier: [9 X] CURRENT 9.5X
CPU N/2 Ratio: [ENABLED]
PCIe x16-1 & x16-2, MHz: [AUTO] 100
PCIe x16-3, MHz: [AUTO] 100
SPP<->MCP Ref Clock, MHz: [AUTO] 200
nForce SPP --> nForce MCP:[5 x]
nForce SPP <-- nForce MCP:[5 x]
CPU Spread Spectrum: [Disabled]
HT Spread Spectrum: [AUTO]
PCIe Spread Spectrum(SPP):[DISABLED
PCIe Spread Spectrum(MCP):[AUTO]
SATA Spread Spectrum: [DISABLED]

[FSB & Memory Config]
EPP 2.0 Memory: NOT DETECTED
FSB - Memory Clock Mode:[UNLINKED]
FSB - Memory Ratio: Auto
FSB (QDR), MHz: [1333]
Actual FSB (QDR), MHz: 1333.3
x MEM (DDR), MHz: [1800]
Actual MEM (DDR), MHz: 1777.8
P1: [Auto]
P2: [Auto]

[Memory Timing Setting]
Memory Timing Setting: [Optimal]
tCL (CAS Latency): Auto(9)
tRCD: Auto(12)
tRP: Auto(12)
tRAS: Auto(32)
Command Per Clock (CMD): Auto(2T)
**Advanced Memory Settings**
tRRD: Auto(6)
tRC: Auto(44)
tWR: Auto(12)
tWTR: Auto(19)
tFAW: Auto(28)
tRFC: Auto(110)
tREF: Auto 7.7us
[CPU Feature]
Limit CPUID Maxval: [Disabled]
Intel Speedstep: [Disabled]
xPPM Mode: Native Mode
CPU Thermal Control: [Disabled]
C1E Enhanced Halt State: [Enabled]
Execute Disable Bit: [Enabled]
Virtualization Technology: [Enabled]
CPU Core 0: Enabled
CPU Core 1:[Enabled]
CPU Core 2:[Enabled]
CPU Core 3:[Enabled]
[System Voltages]
EVGA VDroop Control: [With VDroop]
CPU Core: [Auto] 1.25V
CPU FSB: [Auto] 1.1V
Memory: [1.700V]
nForce SPP: [Auto] 1.42V
nForce MCP: [Auto] 1.500V
CPU PLL: [Auto] 1.5V
GTLVREF Lane 0: [Auto] -30mv
GTLVREF Lane 1: [Auto] -30mv
GTLVREF Lane 2: [Auto] +00mv
GTLVREF Lane 3: [Auto] +00mv
Load timing/voltage set [Press Enter]
Save timing/voltage set [Press Enter]
 

Manually change/lock in and try these settings for now..It's a 1600MHz FSB (QDR) with a 9x CPU multiplier which will give you 3.6GHz (3600MHz) on the CPU, but only a 1600MHz RAM speed on your 2000MHz RAM..Be sure to keep an eye on the cores temps, the Tj Max is 95C and if you you Real Temp (or some other temp monitoring utils), the Tj Max usually defaults to 100C, so you need to check on it and change that if neccessary..Just try these speeds for now to see how it's gonna act..1600MHz FSB (QDR) is a sweet spot for a 790i, so let's roll with that for the time being.
Run a bench or two like Unigine Valley or 3DMark (preferrably) before you begin so you can compare before/after scores for kicks.
 
http://unigine.com/products/valley/
http://www.3dmark.com/
 
**PC Health Status**
Dynamic Fan Control: All fans manually to 100% (for the time being)
 
**System Clocks**
CPU Multiplier: [9x]
CPU N/2 Ratio: [Disabled]
PCIe x16-1 & x16-2, MHz: [100]
PCIe x16-3, MHz: [100]
SPP<->MCP Ref Clock, MHz: [200]
nForce SPP --> nForce MCP: [Auto]
nForce SPP <-- nForce MCP: [Auto]
CPU Spread Spectrum: [Disabled]
HT Spread Spectrum: [Disabled]
PCIe Spread Spectrum(SPP): [Disabled]
PCIe Spread Spectrum(MCP): [Disabled]
SATA Spread Spectrum: [Disabled]
 
**FSB & Memory Config**
FSB - Memory Clock Mode: [Linked]
FSB - Memory Ratio: [Sync mode]
FSB (QDR), MHz: [1600]
MEM (DDR), Mhz: [1600]
P1: [Enabled]
P2: [Enabled]
 
**Memory Timing Setting**
Memory Timing Setting: [Expert]
tCL (CAS Latency): [To RAM mfgr spec]
tRCD: [To RAM mfgr spec]
tRP: [To RAM mfgr spec]
tRAS: [To RAM mfgr spec]
Command Per Clock (CMD): [2T]
 
**Advanced Memory Settings**
All on [Auto]
 
**System Voltages**
EVGA VDroop Control: [Without VDroop]
CPU Core: [1.4V] (try for now..BSOD or freezing = may need slightly more)
CPU FSB: [Bump it up a notch or two from 1.1V]
Memory: [To mfgr spec]
nForce SPP: [1.42V]
nForce MCP: [1.5V]
CPU PLL: [1.5V]
 
**CPU Feature**
Intel Speedstep: [Disabled]
CPU Thermal Control: [TM1 & TM2]
C1E Enhanced Halt State: [Disabled]
Execute Disable Bit: [Enabled]
Virtualization Technology: [Disabled]
 
If that works out, you can try raising the FSB (QDR) to 1800MHz and lower the CPU multipler to 8x and see how it works..You'll still have the CPU at 3.6GHz but the RAM at 1800MHz.

OK back up and running. Nothing I could do would get rid of the AO Post Code. It took putting everything back on the old 780i Board and it worked again. Then I put everything back on the 790i FTW board and it is back up and running. I'm back at the 1333MHz FSB because every time I tried to get the FSB to 1600 it would crash. Even with the FSB at 1600MHz and the CPU at only 3.2Ghz.
 
This is where I'm currently at:
 
Phoenix - AwardBIOS v6.00PG
Copyright (C) 1984-2003, Phoenix Technologies, LTD
Release Number I790SZ17

[Advanced BIOS Features]
>Hard Disk Boot Priority [Press Enter]
>CD-ROM Boot Priority [Press Enter]
CPU Internal Cache [Enabled]
Quick Power On Self Test [Enabled]
First Boot Device [CDROM]
Second Boot Device [Hard Disk]
Third Boot Device [Removable]
Boot Other Device [Enabled]
Boot Up NumLock Status [On]
Security Option [Setup]
APIC Mode [Enabled]
MPS Version Control For OS[1.4]
Full Screen LOGO Show [Disabled]
Advanced Chipset Features
Syatem BIOS Cacheable [Disabled]
HPET Function [Enabled]

Integrated Peripherals
[IDE Function Setup]
OnChip IDE Channel0 [Enabled]
Primary Master PIO [Auto]
Primary Slave PIO [Auto]
Primary Master UDMA [Auto]
Primary Slave UDMA [Auto]
IDE DMA transfer access [Enabled]
Serial-ATA Controler [All Enabled]
IDE Prefetch Mode [Enabled]
IDE HDD Block Mode [Enabled]
[RAID Config]
RAID Enable [Disabled]
x SATA 1 (A0) RAID Disabled
x SATA 2 (A1) RAID Disabled
x SATA 3 (B0) RAID Disabled
x SATA 4 (B1) RAID Disabled
x SATA 5 (C0) RAID Disabled
x SATA 6 (C1) RAID Disabled
[USB Config]
OnChip USB [V1.1+V2.0]
USB Memory Type [SHADOW]
USB Keyboard Support [Enabled]
USB Mouse Support [Enabled]
[MAC Config]
MAC0 Lan [Auto]
MAC1 Lan [Auto]
IEEE1394 Controller [Enabled]
JMicron AHCI Controller (SATA 7/8) [Enabled]
JMicron AHCI Controller (SATA 9/10) [Enabled]
HD Audio [Auto]
Onboard FDC Controller [Enabled]
Onboard Serial Port 1 [3F8/IRQ4]
Power Management Setup
ACPI function [Enabled]
ACPI Suspend Type [S3(STR)]
Soft-Off by PBTN [Instant-Off]
WOL(PME#) From Soft-Off [Disabled]
WOL(RI#) From Soft-Off [Disabled]
PWRON After PWR-Fail [Off]
Power-On by Alarm [Disabled]
POWER ON Function [BUTTON ONLY]
PnP/PCI Configurations
Init Display First [PCI Slot]
Resources Controled By [Auto(ESCD)]
PCI/VGA Palette Snoop [Disabled]
PCI Latency Timer(CLK) [ 32]
** PCI Express relative items **
Maximum Payload Size [4096]
PC Health Status
>Dynamic Fan Control [Press Enter]
CPU0 50 C/ 122 F
Board 32 C/ 90 F
MCP55 55 C/ 131 F
CPU Core 1.34 V
*5V 5.00 V
Memory 1.63 V
nForce SPP 1.42 V
+3.3V 3.28 V
+12V 12.12 V
+Vbat 3.21 V
CPU Fan Speed 3068 RPM
Chassis Fan Speed 0 RPM
Chassis Fan2 Speed 0 RPM
AUX Fan Speed 0 RPM
nForce Fan Speed 5850 RPM
(all other fans x7 direct to power supply and at 100%)
Frequency/Voltage Control
[System Clocks]
CPU Freq, MHz: 3166.7
FSB Reference Clock, MHz: 1333.3
CPU Multiplier: [9 X] CURRENT 9.5X
CPU N/2 Ratio: [ENABLED]
PCIe x16-1 & x16-2, MHz: [AUTO] 100
PCIe x16-3, MHz: [AUTO] 100
SPP<->MCP Ref Clock, MHz: [AUTO] 200
nForce SPP --> nForce MCP:[5 x]
nForce SPP <-- nForce MCP:[5 x]
CPU Spread Spectrum: [Disabled]
HT Spread Spectrum: [Disabled]
PCIe Spread Spectrum(SPP):[DISABLED]
PCIe Spread Spectrum(MCP):[Disabled]
SATA Spread Spectrum: [DISABLED]

[FSB & Memory Config]
EPP 2.0 Memory: NOT DETECTED
FSB - Memory Clock Mode:[UNLINKED]
FSB - Memory Ratio: Auto
FSB (QDR), MHz: [1333]
Actual FSB (QDR), MHz: 1333.3
x MEM (DDR), MHz: [1800]
Actual MEM (DDR), MHz: 1777.8
P1: [Enabled]
P2: [Enabled]

[Memory Timing Setting]
Memory Timing Setting: [Optimal]
tCL (CAS Latency): Auto(9)
tRCD: Auto(12)
tRP: Auto(12)
tRAS: Auto(32)
Command Per Clock (CMD): Auto(2T)
**Advanced Memory Settings**
tRRD: Auto(6)
tRC: Auto(44)
tWR: Auto(12)
tWTR: Auto(19)
tFAW: Auto(28)
tRFC: Auto(110)
tREF: Auto 7.7us
[CPU Feature]
Limit CPUID Maxval: [Disabled]
Intel Speedstep: [Disabled]
xPPM Mode: Native Mode
CPU Thermal Control: [TM1 & TM2]
C1E Enhanced Halt State: [Disabled]
Execute Disable Bit: [Enabled]
Virtualization Technology: [Disabled]
CPU Core 0: Enabled
CPU Core 1:[Enabled]
CPU Core 2:[Enabled]
CPU Core 3:[Enabled]
[System Voltages]
EVGA VDroop Control: [With VDroop]
CPU Core: [1.40000] 1.40000V
CPU FSB: [1.175V] 1.175V
Memory: [1.650V] 1.650V
nForce SPP: [Auto] 1.42V
nForce MCP: [1.550V] 1.550V
CPU PLL: [Auto] 1.5V
GTLVREF Lane 0: [Auto] -30mv
GTLVREF Lane 1: [Auto] -30mv
GTLVREF Lane 2: [Auto] +00mv
GTLVREF Lane 3: [Auto] +00mv
Load timing/voltage set [Press Enter]
Save timing/voltage set [Press Enter]

It seems all good at 1333. I even stress tested it with Valley and Heaven. I will try flashing the BIOS again. Take a look at my voltages (#21 above) and see if anything there could provide the stability to run at 1600MHz.  Temps were good during the 1333 benchmarks CPU at around 60C and MCP at 58C with the voltages posted in #21 above. I was thinking of separating the OC of the CPU from the FSB for isolating problems. So keep FSB at 1333 OC CPU to 3.6 test. CPU to 3.0 ish and FSB to 1600 and test.
 
Any other thoughts on isolating the problem? 
 
I'll look in to Afterburner and RivaTuner.
 
Thanks.

I do believe there is a sticky about forcing the CMOS to clear by pulling the battery and a few other things.

You should have a ton of overclocking headroom. I'm running this board with an Intel Xeon X5470 quad core. I did the 771 to 775 socket mod. I can OC from 3.33Ghz stock to 4.85Ghz stable with all 4 Dimm's synced 1:1 with the FSB. My 24/7 clocks are as follows
 
FSB:  1760 Mhz
MEM:  1760 Mhz x4
 
You also need to be running those 690's in the first two PCI-E slots. The third slot is only PCI-E 1.0 and will cripple your second card. Slot three also uses the CPU's 16 lanes where as the top two use lanes provided by the NF200 chip.
 
I love when people tell me my hardware is old..because while it is in fact outdated it still runs circles around anything AMD FX quad and hex core cpu's even after you OC them. To get a better idea of the performance capabilities...my own personal testing concludes about the same performance as a stock Core i5 3570K in most scenarios. I also run 3X GTX 770's in sli with no bottleneck in most games. Anyone interested in this mod can PM me or OP can PM with any bios questions/settings recommendations.

climb2bhi
Reflashed BIOS. Set FSB and memory to default 1333MHz. Fans to 100%. CPU Core to 1.35V CPU FSB to 1.175V. Multiplyer to x11 for 3.66GHz. Ran stress tests with Prime95 and everything was stable but temps went to 77C. Ran torture test and temps went to 80C. Everything stable with Unigine Heaven and Valley.
 
Should I be worried about these temps?  

Yes, That is pushing it as far as temps. You need an all in one water cooling solution and your temps should be under 65C.