topic Re: [FE21H] Slow HardDisk in PCs & Accessories

[FE21H] Slow HardDisk

VinTie — Sun, 18 Feb 2007 23:42:52 GMT

Dear Vaio Users

I have a problem with my Vaio Notebook HardDisk.

I noticed it's very slowing when copying files or unpacking .rar archives
Here are the results of some HD tests:

Any idea what's wrong here? Is this HD broken? What can I do?

My notebook is still in waranty.

Test 1 : DISKSPEED (C) Alexander Grigoriev

Test 2 : Performance Test 6.1 - Passmark Advanced Disk Test

Test 3 : The Windows Experience Index

Thanks for your help!

Re: [FE21H] Slow HardDisk

Blencogo — Sun, 18 Feb 2007 23:57:55 GMT

Hi VinTie,

Have you checked that DMA (Direct Memory Access) is enabled?

Go to Device Manager and expand IDE ATA/ATAPI Controllers.
Double-click on Primary IDE Channel.
In Advanced Settings check that 'DMA if Available' is selected for both Devices and check that a DMA Mode is in the 'Current Transfer Mode' box.
If not go back and right-click on your Primary IDE Channel and choose Uninstall.
Reboot and check the Current Transfer Modes.

Re: [FE21H] Slow HardDisk

VinTie — Mon, 19 Feb 2007 00:13:07 GMT

Thanks for the answer Blencogo

I checked the Device Manager, but I don't have the things you are talking about :s

This is what I get :

Re: [FE21H] Slow HardDisk

Blencogo — Mon, 19 Feb 2007 00:34:26 GMT

Looks OK VinTie,

Looks like DMA is enabled OK.

I'll sleep on it but nothing else comes to mind immediately.