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CD-ROM wont go DMA

Discussion in 'Storage and Networking' started by The Shambler, Sep 24, 2003.

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  1. The Shambler Newcomer, in training

    My CD-ROM doesn't seem to want to go into DMA mode. It's in PIO 4 and i tried changing it in windows but it wont change. I look in the BIOS and it says its in PIO 4 mode but there doesn't seem to be an option to change it. My motherboard is a Epox EP-8KTA3L+ and i'm running Windows XP. Does anyone know how i could possible fix this, it slows the whole system down when i use a CD and it runs really slow. It worked fine on my old computer so i don't think its the drive.
    The Shambler, Sep 24, 2003
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  2. Nic TechSpot Paladin

    How old is the drive? What speed is it? Very old drives did not support DMA mode.
    Nic, Sep 24, 2003
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  3. poertner_1274 secroF laicepS topShceT

    I would say if you can't get it in the way you have tried it is probably not supported as Nic has said.
    poertner_1274, Sep 24, 2003
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  4. Nodsu Newcomer, in training

    Where did you look in BIOS?
    You should check both the IDE devices in standard settings and the IDE controller settings in integrated peripherals.

    And yes, if it is ancient, then it probably just doesn't support it.
    Nodsu, Sep 24, 2003
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  5. Rick TechSpot Staff

    There are many instances I've seen that have been driver related... Especially with older VIA chipsets.

    Try new drivers for your IDE:
    http://www.viaarena.com/?PageID=2
    Rick, Sep 24, 2003
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  6. The Shambler Newcomer, in training

    Thanks Rick, those drivers worked a treat. I'm so happy :D . Now i can finnaly use the CD-ROM at full speed and without it hogging up the system. Whoopy!
    The Shambler, Sep 25, 2003
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  7. poertner_1274 secroF laicepS topShceT

    Good to hear, glad you got it fixed.

    Hope to see you stick around and possibly help others. ;)
    poertner_1274, Sep 25, 2003
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