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Direct memory access (DMA) enables I/O devices to transfer data directly to or from main memory, bypassing the CPU for faster operations. This process is overseen by a DMA controller (DMAC).

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Computer Architecture and Organization

Direct memory access (DMA) enables I/O devices to transfer data directly to or from main memory, bypassing the CPU for faster operations. This process is overseen by a DMA controller (DMAC).

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Direct memory access (DMA) is a method that allows an input/output (I/O) device to send or

receive data directly to or from the main memory, bypassing the CPU to speed up memory
operations. The process is managed by a chip known as a DMA controller (DMAC).

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