How do I enable DMA in win2k?

Mikewarrior2

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Oct 20, 1999
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system properties -> device manager -> ide/atapi controllers -> primary/secondary ide controller -> advanced settings. Choose DMA and reboot.


Mike

DMA stands for Direct Memory Access(or at least I think it does). it significantly reduces cpu usage and increases speed for ide devices.
 

AngelOfDeath

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Yep under IDE devices...ATA/ATAPI controllers -> choose either primary or secondary -> Advanced setting choose 'DMA if available' -> restart afterwards.

AoD ;)