When a processor uses DMA, the processor idles and does nothing while the DMA controller performs the task. The DMA controller directly accesses memory to transfer data without involving the processor, allowing the processor to remain idle during the transfer. This idle time allows the processor to work on other tasks or processes while the DMA controller handles the data transfer.
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When a processor uses DMA, the processor idles and does nothing while the DMA controller performs the task. The DMA controller directly accesses memory to transfer data without involving the processor, allowing the processor to remain idle during the transfer. This idle time allows the processor to work on other tasks or processes while the DMA controller handles the data transfer.