[mythtv-users] Testing DMA with VIA chipset?

David myth at dgreaves.com
Fri Nov 11 05:56:58 EST 2005


Robert Winburne wrote:

> Is there any way to test DMA support? It sounds like the prob may be
> intermittent??
>
> I have read that there are problems with VIA chipsets, and would like
> to know if I can test this out or if I should just give up before I
> start and get a new MB.
>
> I just bought a cheapy MB (PCCHIPS KT266A M811LU), built a fileserver
> (w/ Ubuntu 5.04), and would like to turn it into a Myth backend.
> Hence, my dilemma. Had I only known before I bought…
>
> Any help would be appreciated.
>
> Thanks.
>
*If* you are using the Hauppage cards (PVR 150/250/350) then "just say no".

You will save yourself much pain and distress.

All IMHO

David



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