Connection Failed unless I unplug USB's?

Platform: PC/Steam

Error Code: 0:66003S:4688822970:0B

Every time I launch the game it will pull up this "Connection Failed" error. I've tried verifying game cache, flush dns, restarting game, computer, updating BIOS, etc.

The ONLY thing that gets me past the title screen is if I unplug most of my USB's, keyboard, audio interface, I don't have any storage plugged in.

Am I really going to have to crawl under my computer and unplug my stuff just to crawl back and re plug it back every time I want to play this game?

Is anyone at EA aware of this issue?