answersLogoWhite

0

Subjects>Electronics>Computers

What does DMA stand for and what does it do?

User Avatar

FishDoom ∙

Lvl 1
∙ 14y ago
Updated: 10/4/2023

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.

User Avatar

Wiki User

∙ 14y ago
Copy

What else can I help you with?

Related Questions

Dma stands for?

The acronym DMA can stand for many things. One such is designated market area which is used to label radio and TV stations in a particular region in the US.


What types of operations is DMA used to accelerate?

DMA operations


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.


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.


Generally which transfer mode is faster DMA or PIO?

DMA transfers data directly from the drive to memory without involving the CPU. PIO involves the CPU and is slower than DMA mode.


How many DMA channels are supported by Windows XP?

8 DMA Channels .


How many DMA channels are in AT class?

There are 8 DMA channels in an AT class computer.


How do you get onto anti-dma?

anti-dma code is a code that disables bad egs


What technology has replaced DMA?

If by DMA you mean Direct Memory Access, nothing has replaced it.

Trending Questions
Can the Go Cam be used with Skype? Can you reinstall windows update in windows 7? What does writing represent? What state is halfway between Washington state and Lawrenceville Pa? When you work with a saved file the file must be removed from? What do you do if CNC Kanes Wrath CD key lost? How do you make a madia box on meez? Do you im on the computer? What is the wall in Sierra Nevada called that is feet high? An example of a kilobyte? How can you hook up Multiple Monitors to a computer with only one video slot? Which folders cannot be shared Can you think of reasons why an opening system might not allow certain types of folders to be shared? Was Hernando de soto a good man or bad man? Where can one download the WMC program for Windows? Where can one find information on clocking systems? How did Moore discover Moore's law? Is it OK for rats to eat wax? What is 125.647 liters rounded to the nearest hundredth of a liter? Why will internet explorer not open my homepage? How mobile apps development companies slowly changing healthcare and wellness industries?

Resources

Leaderboard All Tags Unanswered

Top Categories

Algebra Chemistry Biology World History English Language Arts Psychology Computer Science Economics

Product

Community Guidelines Honor Code Flashcard Maker Study Guides Math Solver FAQ

Company

About Us Contact Us Terms of Service Privacy Policy Disclaimer Cookie Policy IP Issues
Answers Logo
Copyright ©2025 Answers.com. All Rights Reserved. The material on this site can not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with prior written permission of Answers.