Setting up a DMA card properly is essential to ensure smooth memory dumping and performance. Here’s a quick guide to get your DMA card up and running:
First, gather the necessary equipment. You’ll need a DMA card (a 35T card is recommended), and a second PC with at least an Intel i5 CPU. The faster your second PC, the less delay you’ll experience when utilizing cheats.
Next, identify the key components of the DMA card. The JTAG port is used to flash firmware, while the data port transfers memory to the second PC. The most critical part is the Artix chip, which handles memory reading and writing.
To install the DMA card, plug it into any working PCI port on your primary PC and connect the provided USB-C cable from the DMA card to your second PC. Ensure that your DMA card powers on with a green light during the boot.
Access your BIOS on the primary PC to disable secure boot, and for Intel, turn off VT-d. On some AMD setups, you may also need to disable the NX bit. Set the PCI slot to Gen 1 for optimal performance.
On the second PC, update the FTDI driver using the device manager and run the DMA test to check speeds. With a 35T card, speeds should range between 6000 to 8000 depending on your firmware and system performance.
Once everything is configured, you’re ready to load DMA cheats and enjoy seamless operation with your DMA card.