TOPIC
I have heard that the SerialDMA extension is required for faster and more reliable serial port communication. Can it be used on all Macintosh computers? Is it included with any of the system software updates?
DISCUSSION
SerialDMA includes certain serial communication enhancements and fixes for specific Macintosh computer models. It offers improves serial communication performance and utilizes DMA for serial communication at higher transfer rates. The SerialDMA 2.0.2 extension requires System 7.5 or later. You do not need SerialDMA 2.0.2 if you are using System 7.5.3 or greater since the extension is incorporated into the system software. SerialDMA 2.0.2 is recommended for use on the Centris 660AV, Quadra 660AV, Quadra 840AV, Performa 6100 series, Power Macintosh 6100/60, Power Macintosh 6100/66, Power Macintosh 7100/66, Power Macintosh 7100/80, Power Macintosh 8100/80, Power Macintosh 8100/100, and Power Macintosh 8100/110 running System 7.5.2 or earlier. SerialDMA 2.1 extension works with U.S. English Mac OS 7.6.1, 8.0, and 8.1 and any of the following computers including Power Macintosh 4400, Power Macintosh 5500, Power Macintosh 6500, Twentieth Anniversary Macintosh, Power Macintosh 7220, Power Macintosh G3, PowerBook 2400, PowerBook 3400, PowerBook G3, or PowerBook G3 Series. Related Articles: Tech Info Library Article 18943: " SerialDMA 2.0.2: Read Me " Tech Info Library Article 30581: " SerialDMA 2.1 Update: Read Me " Tech Info Library Article 19026: " SerialDMA & Serial Port Arbitrator Compatibility Issue " This article can help you locate the software update mentioned here: |
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| Product Area: | Mac OS System Software |
| Category: | System 7.5.x |
| Sub Category: | System Updates |
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