On Monday 21 December 2009 22:31:10 Larry Finger wrote:
> Hi,
> 
> I placed a number of test prints in my system trying to find where a
> DMA data error might occur. In doing so, I found that 3 slots in the
> DMA header cache cross a page boundary. Such a situation is allowed on
> my system, but it might be forbidden on Atom processors. Please try
> this really ugly hack to see if it makes any difference.

First thing is that the DMA buffers are allowed to cross any boundary (and
the header is just a buffer). The boundary requirements only apply to the
memory holding the descriptors.

Second thing is: How does the patch prevent a boundary crossing?

-- 
Greetings, Michael.
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