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    DVD Lag? inspiron 6400

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by Stabilo7, Sep 3, 2006.

  1. Stabilo7

    Stabilo7 Notebook Evangelist

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    I have a dell 6400...
    core duo t2400
    1 gb ram
    x1400 ati video

    Dvd's are lagging...
    what causes this and how can it be fixed....
    nothing else was running at the time.
     
    Stabilo7, Sep 3, 2006
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  2. Zero

    Zero The Random Guy

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    Have you updated your graphic drivers. I had a similar problem with my desktop, and installing new drivers sorted. Hope this helps.
     
    Zero, Sep 3, 2006
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  3. xAMDvsIntelx

    xAMDvsIntelx Notebook Deity

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    What brand is your DVD drive? You can look it up in the Device Manager.
     
    xAMDvsIntelx, Sep 3, 2006
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  4. Amber

    Amber Notebook Prophet NBR Reviewer

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    You probably need to change from PIO to DMA mode on your dvd drive. To do this:
    1. Go to your device manager (right click on my computer-->properties-->hardware tab-->device manager).
    2. Double click on the IDE section to expand it
    3. Right click on the secondary IDE channel and select properties
    4. Goto the second tab called Advanced Settings
    5. Set transfer mode to DMA for Device 0
    6. Click okay and reboot
     
    Amber, Sep 3, 2006
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  5. j_stein

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    i have the same problem it lest me choose DMA if available, but still only pio mode is displayed
     
    j_stein, Sep 4, 2006
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  6. Amber

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    Okay. Right click on the Secondary IDE and select Uninstall. Then reboot, and XP will detect it and install the proper drivers. From what I've seen, it usually will set DMA mode automatically when this is done, but it is always best to check.

    SG
     
    Amber, Sep 4, 2006
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