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[Monoc]

Ran into an interesting problem yesterday. Noticed that I couldn't log into certain https: websites and reduced speed in website loading.

This happened after I upgraded my motherboard to an ASUS Sabertooth Z77 and Intel i5 3570K about 2 weeks ago.
Speedtests of my connection was saying I had normal download speeds but was only getting 25% of my full upload speed.

After over an hour on the phone with AT&T UVerse trying to convince me it was normal, trying different cables, numerous modem resets, re-installing LAN drivers , and my laptop connecting at 100% on both wireless and wired connections, I was beginning to think my motherboard was faulty and decided to see if this was known problem.

It was. Part of the AI Suite II software, that allows users to overclock various components on the motherboard, has a module called Network iControl. It is supposed to monitor network activity and allocate bandwidth based on priority programs.

You can uninstall just the iControl module by going to your Control Panel's uninstall software program and select AI Suite II. This starts the program's uninstaller which will let you uninstall certain tools in the software. Select to uninstall Network iControl and the problems disappeared.

If you still want to use iControl, I've read that the updated version has fixed this problem. I have no use for that particular tool, and didn't try, so off it stays.

Hope this helps anyone with network issues.

[Sen]

My best suggestion to you is to remove all Asus software and start reading up on how to manually overclock via the BIOS. Not only can those programs cause issues, but they consume resources better allocated to games and other programs

http://forums.overcl....php?t=18401772

http://rog.asus.com/...s-tuning-guide/

Just a friendly suggestion

[Monoc]

Thanks for the link.
Come to think of it, I haven't used any of the software except to check temps.

I mainly just posted it for people who might be running it and have any network problems.

[Oderint dum Metuant]

Your referring the to the Asus Gamefirst network program? That allows you to shunt and shut of bandwidth between programs based on priority.

I use it, no problems i get the same results with and without.

[Monoc]

DV McKenna, on 12 December 2012 - 08:47 AM, said:

Your referring the to the Asus Gamefirst network program? That allows you to shunt and shut of bandwidth between programs based on priority.

I use it, no problems i get the same results with and without.

Nope, it is specifically the Network iControl in the AI Suite II software that comes with the motherboard. I believe it is automatic, I've never used it.

[Oderint dum Metuant]

Tungsten Phoenix, on 12 December 2012 - 08:50 AM, said:

Nope, it is specifically the Network iControl in the AI Suite II software that comes with the motherboard. I believe it is automatic, I've never used it.

Hmm they must use different programs between the RoG series and standard line then. Because i use the AI suite II and its game first that is part of that and does the same thing as your describing.

http://rog.asus.com/...gabit-ethernet/

[Monoc]

DV McKenna, on 12 December 2012 - 09:16 AM, said:

Hmm they must use different programs between the RoG series and standard line then. Because i use the AI suite II and its game first that is part of that and does the same thing as your describing.

http://rog.asus.com/...gabit-ethernet/

I really don't know, could just be a re-skin of the same software.
Really a non issue now since I have uninstalled the AI Suite and will be experimenting with overclocking for the first time using the BIOS.
Thanks Sen.