There are 8 DMA channels in an AT class computer.
8 DMA Channels .
the DMA channels 0, 1, 2 and 3 with 8-bit and DMA channels 4, 5, 6 and 7 with only 16 bits.
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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.
Formally no, since 'resource' refers to something consumable, like RAM or CPU time. Rather, DMA channels are encountered to be a part of hardware infrastructure.
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From http://www.brainbell.com/tutors/A+/Hardware/Direct_Memory_Access_DMA.htm "DMA channels use the same rules as IRQs. Just as with the 8259 chip, DMA availability soon became a problem because an insufficient number of channels was available. A second DMA chip was added for 286-based computers. Just like the second IRQ chip, these two are cascaded, allowing a total of eight DMA channel assignments (usually referred to simply as DMA channels). The floppy disk drives on all computers use DMA channel 2."
ATA is much faster.
The DMA (Direct Memory Access) channel set for a sound card typically varies depending on the sound card model and the system configuration. Commonly used DMA channels for sound cards include channels 0, 1, 3, and 5, with channel 1 being a popular choice for many devices. To determine the specific DMA channel for a particular sound card, it's best to consult the device's manual or the system BIOS settings.
0,1,7. 8,9 are not used.