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The 13 pages that link to Direct memory access, each with the reason it gives.

• InterruptRelated: A device often interrupts the processor when a DMA transfer completes.

• Device driverRelated: Drivers often configure DMA for efficient transfers between memory and devices.

• System callCompared with: Device transfers may use DMA after a system call configures or initiates them.

• Memory-mapped I/ORelated: Drivers often combine register mappings with DMA to coordinate bulk transfers.

• Network interface controllerRelated: NICs use DMA to transfer packet data between memory and the network interface.

• NVMeRelated: NVMe controllers use memory transfers to move data with limited processor involvement.

• Computer hardwareRelated: It allows devices to move data efficiently while freeing the processor for other work.

• Expansion cardRelated: High-throughput cards can move data efficiently by using DMA.

• Input/outputRelated: DMA reduces processor work during large I/O transfers.

• Hardware accelerationRelated: DMA reduces CPU work while accelerator devices move input and output data.

• Industry Standard ArchitectureRelated: ISA DMA channels let compatible devices transfer data with reduced CPU handling.

• FireWireRelated: FireWire can move data efficiently between peripherals and computer memory.

• CoprocessorRelated: It lets some coprocessors move large data sets while the main processor does other work.