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Direct Memory Access is a method of moving data from computer memory to a device without involving the central processor, or CPU. Hard drives, sound cards, and video cards that directly access memory can move data much more quickly than previous devices which rely on the CPU to process their data transfer requests.
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How many DMA channels are in AT class?
There are 8 DMA channels in an AT class computer.
Floppy drive use the dma channel?
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Why do printers use DMA?
Using DMA transfer to send print data to the computer may help speed up printing.
What does DMA stand for and what does it do?
DMA, Direct Memory Access, is a method of transferring data from the computer's RAM to another part of the computer without processing it using the CPU.
What is the meaning of dma in tellabs 8110 modem?
direct memory access
When was DMA Distribuidora created?
DMA Distribuidora was created in 1950.
When was DMA - magazine - created?
DMA - magazine - was created in 1993.
When did DMA - magazine - end?
DMA - magazine - ended in 2003.
What types of operations is DMA used to accelerate?
DMA operations
What dma channel is used to cascade into the lower 4 dma channels?
lol ur doing the same homework assignment for me as in MR Jahns CST1 computer class in Orange Park FL at OPHS :P the A+ Guide to Hardware is the book we are using That doesn't answer the question at all. You're no help The answer is 4.
Does a DMA channel bypass the CPU?
Yes, DMA does bypass the CPU.
How is DMA different that busmastering?
DMA is the same thing as bus-mastering.
