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DMA

Description:

DMA stands for Direct Memory Access. It is a feature found in computer systems that allows data to be transferred between different parts of the system without the need for the central processing unit (CPU) to be involved in every transfer. This enhances the overall performance and efficiency of the system by freeing up the CPU for other tasks.

Sample Sentences:

1. The DMA controller efficiently transfers large amounts of data between the hard drive and the memory.
2. With DMA, the graphics card can directly access the system memory, resulting in faster rendering of graphical content.
3. The network card utilizes DMA to transfer incoming data packets directly to the memory, reducing CPU overhead.

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