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Original Message 1/8 24-Jul-03 @ 12:02 AM - DMA Question

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I have been trying to make sure that DMA is activated on my drives but just cannot find it anywhere, i know where its suposed to be in the device manager but the option just isnt there (win XP pro.)

I have two new maxtor 7200rpm drives 40+80gb very slim, could it be that the recent drives just dont even give the option and is activated by default?

I would really love to know, any ideas?, thanks!

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Message 2/8 24-Jul-03 @ 01:30 AM - RE: DMA Question

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should be under device manager, then open up your IDE ATA/ATAPI controller, look under the properties for your primary and secondary channels. Under "Advanced Settings" you set it to activate DMA if available. If that option is selected, and it's still running under PIO mode, then you probably need to download a utility from your motherboard manufacturer.

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Message 3/8 28-Jul-03 @ 12:01 AM - RE: DMA Question

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ok ive checked and checked but nowhere is there the option to activate DMA for the drives.

This is not new to me and ive done it many times before but with this new computer i put together there is no option to be found.

MSI mainboard w. intel 845pe
Maxtor 40gb system drive
Maxtor 80gb Audio drive

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Message 4/8 28-Jul-03 @ 12:02 AM - RE: DMA Question

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There is no 'Advanced Settings' tab or button

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Message 5/8 28-Jul-03 @ 01:47 AM - RE: DMA Question

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Check your bios settings and make sure that UDMA is enabled for both channels. Short of that, I would check MSI's website for an IDE driver.

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Message 6/8 28-Jul-03 @ 12:52 PM - RE: DMA Question

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Thanks psylichon i will check out those two things.

I was kinda hoping the new drives just configured themselves without the need (or option) to activate dma.

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Message 7/8 28-Jul-03 @ 01:56 PM - RE: DMA Question

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Usually they do just configure themselves. You're running XP? I'd almost guarantee they're in DMA mode already.

Are you noticing problems or just trying to check?

-Craig

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Message 8/8 28-Jul-03 @ 11:05 PM - RE: DMA Question

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yes XP, and yes it runs great but i just wanted to make sure.. I will just chill out

Thanks

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