DMA with current 2.4.x kernels

Andrew E. Mileski andrewm at isoar.ca
Mon Apr 11 02:24:36 EDT 2005


François Jacques wrote:
> Hi folks,
> 
> Anyone has DMA enabled on /dev/had, under Linux 2.4.27 (debian sarge
> candidate kernel), on rev5 hardware? This config has the SL82C105
> rev5/SouthBridge rev10 combo, which supports DMA. 
> 

It works great if you don't use the Tulip or play sound.

There is a problem with the arbiter in the Windbond 553/554.
Basically there is only 1 usable DMA channel.

-- 
Andrew E. Mileski




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