How do I enable DMA modes in Microsoft® Small Business Server (SBS) 2000? - KB Article - 130472

Enable DMA Modes

To enable DMA modes in Microsoft Small Business Server (SBS) 2000, perform the following steps:

1. Install SBS 2000 using the first setup disk of the disk set.
   
   NOTE: For more information on installing SBS 2000, click here.
   
2. Install the hot fix.
   
   NOTE: The hot fix can be found by searching the file library at https://support.dell.com for filename q260233_W2K_SP2_x86_en.exe.

   After installing the hot fix, SBS reports the IDE hard drive as running in Programmed Input/Output (PIO) mode. This is a cosmetic issue; the drive is operating in DMA mode.

3. Continue with the installation of SBS 2000.
   
   NOTE: Do not install service pack 2 before completing the entire SBS 2000 installation. If service pack 2 is installed, SBS 2000 will not install properly.