Re: Programming the PC's DMA controller

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From: lsalomo
Date: Wed, 05 Dec 1990 00:05

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From article <1681@sumax.UUCP>, by kburrows@sumax.UUCP (Kevin Burrows):
> We are attempting to program an IBM-PC I/O board that is capable
> of using Direct Memory Access (DMA) to the PC's memory.  The board's
> instruction manual indicates how to program the board but not the
> PC's DMA controller.  Does anyone know of a good source of information
> on this topic?

Consult the tech ref of the manufacturer of the DMA chip (usually Intel)

Cheers,
Q - the "Q"uestor for knowledge (, a degree, etc.)

lsalomo@hubcap.clemson.edu
ibmman@clemson.clemson.edu
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From: lsalomo@hubcap.clemson.edu (lsalomo)
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