Updating MSI/AMD chipset driver

[Blake Hughes]

I'm using MSI's Live Update 5 and after running I am told that a newer version of the chipset driver is available. The only reason I want to update is because my internet is incredibly slow; around 200kbps tops. I have downloaded the driver, twice, but I keep getting an error saying the file is corrupt and doesn't install. I'm running out of ideas as to what the problem could be. I have the internet issue with wired and wireless connections. All the other drivers from the Live Update 5 installed fine, except for the chipset driver.

For info -
Motherboard - MSI 970a-g46
CPU - AMD FX6350
GPU - Radeon 7850
OS - Windows 8.1
RAM - 8GB Crucial 1333

current chipset driver 8.0.0.8811
chipset update - 13.101.0.0

 

[clutchc]

Try downloading it from the website and then run it. (select your OS first)
http://us.msi.com/product/mb/970A-G46.html#/?div=Driver&os=Win8%2032

But I doubt it will fix the slow internet issue. Call your service provider to come out and fix it.

 

[Blake Hughes]

Try downloading it from the website and then run it. (select your OS first)
http://us.msi.com/product/mb/970A-G46.html#/?div=Driver&os=Win8%2032

But I doubt it will fix the slow internet issue. Call your service provider to come out and fix it.

Unless I am missing something, the MSI site does not contain the direct download for the chipset driver. It redirects to the Live Update 5 download. Also, my internet works fine on my Mac, which is about a foot away from the PC. I've been using it to route the internet through Ethernet, which has given me a slightly better connection over the wireless connection. Essentially what has been going on, I start my computer up, run steam, chrome, etc. and everything works well for the first 20 minutes to an hour. I get about 5mbps download and ~23ms ping. After that time interval everything drops off, my ping goes up over 100ms and download drops to .20mbps or so. Today, I tried downloading a driver, about 60mb, and it took over an hour. I've checked every driver I can think of and all are up to date, except that chipset driver. I am unable to find it anywhere though, the only place it shows up is via the Live Update 5.

 

[Dereck47]

Here's the link for AMD's latest Chipset drivers: http://support.amd.com/en-us/download/chipset?os=Windows+8+-+32

 

[clutchc]

Try downloading it from the website and then run it. (select your OS first)
http://us.msi.com/product/mb/970A-G46.html#/?div=Driver&os=Win8%2032

But I doubt it will fix the slow internet issue. Call your service provider to come out and fix it.

Unless I am missing something, the MSI site does not contain the direct download for the chipset driver. It redirects to the Live Update 5 download. Also, my internet works fine on my Mac, which is about a foot away from the PC. I've been using it to route the internet through Ethernet, which has given me a slightly better connection over the wireless connection. Essentially what has been going on, I start my computer up, run steam, chrome, etc. and everything works well for the first 20 minutes to an hour. I get about 5mbps download and ~23ms ping. After that time interval everything drops off, my ping goes up over 100ms and download drops to .20mbps or so. Today, I tried downloading a driver, about 60mb, and it took over an hour. I've checked every driver I can think of and all are up to date, except that chipset driver. I am unable to find it anywhere though, the only place it shows up is via the Live Update 5.

You're right. I just checked the Win7x64 OS and it looks like MSI isn't supporting that board like they should. Do you still have the MB disk that came with the board? It should have the chipset driver on it. If not, Windows Update usually finds one if it need updating. Did you update the Ethernet driver? As for the wireless, it would need its own driver per the card's manufacturer.

But if you are connected directly to the router via Ethernet, that is the fastest connection you can have. Wireless will only be slower. Try the router with nothing connected except the PC.

 

[Blake Hughes]

Here's the link for AMD's latest Chipset drivers: http://support.amd.com/en-us/download/chipset?os=Windows+8+-+32

That link says chipset driver, but it is actually a program called Catalyst Center, it has nothing to do with the chipset from what I can tell, just a GPU control.

 

[Blake Hughes]

Try downloading it from the website and then run it. (select your OS first)
http://us.msi.com/product/mb/970A-G46.html#/?div=Driver&os=Win8%2032

But I doubt it will fix the slow internet issue. Call your service provider to come out and fix it.

Unless I am missing something, the MSI site does not contain the direct download for the chipset driver. It redirects to the Live Update 5 download. Also, my internet works fine on my Mac, which is about a foot away from the PC. I've been using it to route the internet through Ethernet, which has given me a slightly better connection over the wireless connection. Essentially what has been going on, I start my computer up, run steam, chrome, etc. and everything works well for the first 20 minutes to an hour. I get about 5mbps download and ~23ms ping. After that time interval everything drops off, my ping goes up over 100ms and download drops to .20mbps or so. Today, I tried downloading a driver, about 60mb, and it took over an hour. I've checked every driver I can think of and all are up to date, except that chipset driver. I am unable to find it anywhere though, the only place it shows up is via the Live Update 5.

You're right. I just checked the Win7x64 OS and it looks like MSI isn't supporting that board like they should. Do you still have the MB disk that came with the board? It should have the chipset driver on it. If not, Windows Update usually finds one if it need updating. Did you update the Ethernet driver? As for the wireless, it would need its own driver per the card's manufacturer.

But if you are connected directly to the router via Ethernet, that is the fastest connection you can have. Wireless will only be slower. Try the router with nothing connected except the PC.

Could this be an issue with Windows 8.1? All of my drivers are up to date, and windows update doesn't show anything is needed. The wireless card driver is also installed correctly. Unfortunately I can't find the mobo disk, it has somehow disappeared in the past 2 days. I installed everything from that disk when first building the PC. Everything else works beautifully and I've had decent success when using ethernet, but it is inconsistent. I.E. - I was able to play BF4 just fine for about 3 days, then yesterday my speeds drop completely off. To the point I can't voice chat or even play Civ 5 with friends. Yet, my Mac that is acting as a bridge for the time being, internet is fine. Voice chat and multiplayer work perfectly with no lag.

 

[clutchc]

Why do you need to use the Mac as bridge? Can't you just run an Ethernet cable from the router to the PC? Or is it too far away to be practical?

 

[Blake Hughes]

Why do you need to use the Mac as bridge? Can't you just run an Ethernet cable from the router to the PC? Or is it too far away to be practical?

Too far away to be practical. Using the mac as a bridge is giving me better results than using the wireless adapter. Today I've noticed after a reboot I did a speed test and was getting over 11mbps, few hours later is was around 4.5mbps. In Steam however, my download never cracks 1MBps, usually hovers around 99kbps or just 0. Same thing with webpages, takes much longer than usual for them to download. The only things I haven't test is a different OS or a different motherboard.