direct memory access

A brief to Direct Memory Access(DMA)

Direct memory access is system that can control the memory system without using the CPU.   On a specified stimulus, the module will move data from one memory location or region to another memory location or region. While it is limited in its flexibility, there are many situations where automated memory access is much faster [...]

How to Enable Direct Memory Access (DMA) In Windows

Microsoft Windows includes a Bus Mastering feature known as Direct Memory Access or DMA. When this DMA feature is enabled, it basically allows your Hard Drive and CD Rom Drive to transfer their information directly to and from memory without passing through the Microprocessor. Hence the word, Direct Memory Access. In short, when your disk [...]