hd using pio mode

winningbabe · 09-18-2006, 01:11 PM

i have a WD 40GB hd with winxp sp2 and for some reason my hd is using pio mode instead of dma. i have went in device manager and set if for dma if available, checked my bios. dont know what else to try. any suggestions?

technobeast · 09-18-2006, 01:20 PM

Uninstall the ATA controller in Device manager. Then search and install it again (it will either find its drivers alone, or you'll have to use your motherboard CD). That does the job sometimes....
Good luck!

winningbabe · 09-19-2006, 12:09 PM

thank you Technobeast it is now running in dma mode 5.

technobeast · 09-19-2006, 01:05 PM

Always glad to help... if you have more questions, don't hesitate to ask!

09-18-2006, 01:11 PM	#1 (permalink)
winningbabe Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 3	hd using pio mode i have a WD 40GB hd with winxp sp2 and for some reason my hd is using pio mode instead of dma. i have went in device manager and set if for dma if available, checked my bios. dont know what else to try. any suggestions?

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technobeast The Grim Reaper! Join Date: May 2002 Location: Bulgaria Posts: 2,387	Uninstall the ATA controller in Device manager. Then search and install it again (it will either find its drivers alone, or you'll have to use your motherboard CD). That does the job sometimes.... Good luck! __________________ Liked this post and found it helpful? Click on the image under my avatar to add to my reputation

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09-19-2006, 12:09 PM	#3 (permalink)
winningbabe Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 3	thank you Technobeast it is now running in dma mode 5.