How can I enable DMA in WinXP

[cpcpatrick]

How can I enable DMA mode under WIndowsXP Pro?

Thanks

 

[Spitfire_x86]

You can choose DMA or PIO mode in Win2000/XPfrom Device Manager---IDE ATA/ATAPI controllers---Primary IDE channel / Secondary IDE channel---Advanced Settings---Transfer Mode---DMA if available.

However, you can't force DMA in Win2000/XP.

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