FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions): IDE 1.32 driveren
Q: What is the proper procedure for Installing or Updating the driver?
A: After running the automated install (eide_xxx.exe), it is critical that the system
be restarted. If an AMD driver already exists on the system, you need to uninstall
the driver before installing a new one. This is done by going to the Add/Remove
Control Panel Applet (Start->Settings->Control Panel), and removing the AMD IDE
Driver. Before Installing the newer version, YOU MUST RESTART THE SYSTEM.
Q: How do I know if the driver is performing DMA mode in Windows NT 4.0?
A: Using the Windows NT Diagnostics (Start->Programs->Administrative Tools->
Windows NT Diagnostics), go to Resources. Then select I/O Port, and you\'ll
be presented with a list of drivers. Click on the device heading, and the
device list will be re-ordered in alphabetical order. Check what I/O ports
the atapi.sys driver is using. Anything >1000 (most commonly 6300, F000)
would indicate that DMA Bus Mastering is occuring.
Q: Why has the DMA box disappeared in the hard disk Device Manager under
Windows 95/98?
A: The DMA box can only be used with the standard Microsoft driver. When a third
party driver is installed (such as the AMD EIDE Driver), the DMA box will no
longer appear. However, the driver is programmed to use all devices in their
most optimal configuration. Therefore, if DMA is available for that particular
device, the driver will use it.
Q: Using Windows 95/98, the device has a check box for DMA. When I check the box
and reboot, the box does not stay checked?
A: The DMA box can only be used with the standard Microsoft driver. When a third
party driver is installed (such as the AMD EIDE Driver), the DMA box will not work
as intended. If you check the box, then reboot, the box will then appear
unchecked. However, the driver is programmed to use all devices in their
most optimal configuration. Therefore, if DMA is available for that particular
device, the driver will use it.
Q: Under Windows 95/98, using MSCDEX.EXE for my CD-ROM device slows down the
system, and/or disables the CD-ROM?
A: You cannot use both MSCDEX.EXE and the AMD IDE Driver. Using MSCDEX will slow
the performance of your system, and may cause incompatibility with some programs.
Q: Using Windows 98, how do I change the drive letter assigned to my CD-ROM?
A: Go to Device Manager (right click on My Computer and select Properties), and
select the CD-ROM. Using the dialog box, the user can select the letter, or range
of letters available for the CD-ROM device.
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