[gem5-users] Is DMA_Controller required in Ruby

Hello, I am working on a GEM5 system with Ruby that I am running it in Full System mode. I noticed that the Ruby memory system initializes two DMA Controllers. I am wondering what the DMA controllers do exactly and if I really need them to boot Linux and run the PARSEC benchmark.  Best

[gem5-users] Avoid using DMA in Ruby FS mode

Hello, I am wondering if there is any way to boot the Linux kernel in Ruby FS mode (Alpha ISA) without requiring the use of the DMA units. I am trying to do it right now and it hangs as there is an unfulfilled DMA request. Best regards, Alex