When using DMA, the CPU is involved in transferring data to and from memory for the entire transfer.

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DMA (Direct Memory Access) is a technology that allows peripherals to transfer data to and from memory without requiring the CPU to be involved for the entire transfer. Instead, DMA controllers take over the data transfer and communicate directly with memory, leaving the CPU free to perform other tasks.

When Using DMA, the CPU Is Involved in Transferring Data