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Old 06-06-2003, 05:04 AM   #1
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how to enable udma


Can anyone tell me how to get or enable udma for harddisk.

My board is newer than linux.
My linux is 7.3
2.4.18.3

Please tell me where to get update
and procedure on how to update.
 
Old 06-06-2003, 05:21 AM   #2
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do a 'man hdparm' ; this will tell you about which command line
switches you can use in conjunction with hdparm - a tool to test
your hdds' speed and change various settings such as udma mode,
read-ahead, etc.

or, you can go here for a guide on the subject.

good luck.
 
Old 06-06-2003, 05:29 AM   #3
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I tried hdparm.
seems that my pci ide , or to be exact , my motherboard chipset is not supported in linux.
Somehow I need a patch or an upgrade to kernel.
Whatever that will work.
Since I don't know how to make use of these, i need help in instructions too.
 
Old 06-06-2003, 03:57 PM   #4
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You could try adding the settings you want to make in;

/etc/rc.d/rc.local

Just use a text editor such as vi or whatever, make sure you save it!

Nester
 
Old 06-09-2003, 03:27 AM   #5
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Hmm yes , but for dma hdparm says device not supported.

I am sure that my board supports dma and udma66

It works fine on xp.
My guess is my board is newer so, the chipset or pci controller is not being recognized in xp.
 
Old 06-09-2003, 06:47 AM   #6
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When I use hdparm to set up dma. it says this :
HDIO_SET_DMA failed: Operation not permitted
 
Old 06-09-2003, 06:15 PM   #7
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Are you logged in as root, in single user mode?

What are the exact parameters you are trying to use, post them in.

Are you using the correct parameter for your harddrive?
 
Old 06-10-2003, 03:50 AM   #8
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i wanna use udma66 and 32 bit support.

I can enable 32bit but can't enable dma or udma.
 
Old 06-10-2003, 11:31 AM   #9
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OK probably a stupid question, but have you got DMA enabled in your BIOS configuration?

I think you are right in saying you need a patch for your kernel or maybe even better to install the newest one. You maybe better off asking advice about installing a new kernel in a different forum than this one, I don't know. Somebody more knowledgable on this will have to help you out.

Good Luck, sorry I couldn't be of more help

Nester
 
Old 06-10-2003, 02:35 PM   #10
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Thanks for the help.
I think I should upgrade the kernel.
Have to search for the procedure ...
 
  


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