OT 2nd posting pci ata card ??

[Antony Gelberg]

Dave S wrote:
> Hi all,
> 
> This is a second posting because I could really do with some advice. I have a 
> raid HDD on hda and hdc, works a treat.
> 
> I have a DVDRW on hdb, it works but cripples my system when I use it. I need a 
> workaround.

Is DMA on for that drive?  If not, turn it on.  man hdparm.  It may well 
make a difference.  There's so much conflicting information about this, 
and most people who comment have no idea about how IDE or DMA work (me 
included).

> 
> Is it possible to use PCI card to give me a PATA interface that I can plug my 
> DVDRW into.
> 
> If so how can I find out which ones are compatible with Linux. I have been 
> googleing but had found very little info. This must be a common problem for 
> RAID users.
> 
> Any help greatly appreciated :)
> 
> Cheers
> Dave
> 
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