i am crap with computers.?

Question

i am crap with computers, how do i change the cd/dvd burner to dma setting? if that makes any sence.

Answer 1

To check DMA/PIO mode within Windows:

Control Panel>System>Hardware>Device Manager>IDE ATA/ATAPI controllers.

From there, right click on one of the channels and choose 'Properties>Advanced Settings'. All drives should be DMA mode. The 'Current Transfer Mode' for Hard drives is usually DMA 4-6 and DVD burners DMA 2-4, DVD ROMs usually DMA 2. If you see any in PIO mode, that can slow things down.

Changing them back may be easy or complicated. First see if you can change them in that window. If not, I usually uninstall the channel with PIO mode and let the OS reinstall it. This will usually take a reboot.

Answer 2

On the internet go to real-knowledge.com This will give u a good explanation of what DMA is and a step by step info on how to change your cd/dvd/burner setting to DMA

Answer 3

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Yes, that makes sense. You can configure your computer to use DMA in your PC Device Manager.
Instructions:
http://www.onthegosoft.com/dma_setting_nt.htm


If your XP refuses this setting more than four or five attempts you could download software
DVDFab Decrypter and
DVD Shrink
...two tools that are fairly fast and efficient.

You do have the option to relieve your CPU stress by closing other programs while you are working with these programs. A small inconvenience for the product reward, me thinks.

stw
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Answer 4

In XP you right click on 'My Computer' and select 'Manage'. Go to 'Device Manager' and open up the category 'IDE ATA/ATAPI controllers'. Double click on the listed controller. This will open up its properties box. Look under Primary Channel and Secondary Channel until you find you burner. If you have a remotely modern computer the checkbox for 'Let BIOS select transfer mode' should be selected. If you want to change the mode you'll need to uncheck it.

Answer 5

You shouldn't need too, if your using Windows XP, it should all be automatic. Some older devices ask whether you want to make use of DMA, but now its all built in and configured automatically

Answer 6

DMA retrograde automatically occurs with the cable type (and jumpers).

If not:
Control panel> System> Devices> CDROM property

Answer 7

I don't know if I should take up space on your answer.I was going to say something along the lines about being a dummy also. This person Cutie,knows her stuff.I hope she's there when I have a problem.I don't know 1/2 of what she said,but it seemed like she knows what she is talking about.

Answer 8

telephone the providers helpline no doubt at £1.50 per minute and stay on hold for 10 mins whilst they tell you your call is important, thats if if nothing mentioned earlier works. Good luck

Answer 9

why would you want to change these settings they are embedded into the processer and should not require changing

are you getting a error message ???

Answer 10

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