Device Settings Are Hard to Find in Windows (247426)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows 2000 Server
  • Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server
  • Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional
This article was previously published under Q247426

SYMPTOMS

When you attempt to configure the direct memory access and programmed input/output (DMA/PIO) settings for a device on a Windows-based computer, you do not find the settings in the Properties dialog box for the device, nor does Help provide their location.

CAUSE

This behavior occurs because the DMA/PIO settings are configured for each controller instead of for each device.

RESOLUTION

To work around this behavior, click Administrative Tools in Control Panel, and then follow these steps to configure the DMA/PIO settings for a controller:
  1. Click Administrative Tools, and then click Computer Management.
  2. Click System Tools, and then click Device Manager.
  3. Expand IDE ATA/ATAPI Controllers.
  4. Click the specific controller for which you want to configure DMA/PIO settings.
  5. Click the Advanced Settings tab.
  6. In the Transfer Mode box, click either PIO Only or DMA if available.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed at the beginning of this article.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:11/20/2003
Keywords:kbbug kbpending KB247426
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