[FE21H] Slow HardDisk

[VinTie]

Dear Vaio Users

I have a problem with my Vaio Notebook HardDisk.

I noticed it's very slowing when copying files or unpacking .rar archives
Here are the results of some HD tests:

Any idea what's wrong here? Is this HD broken? What can I do?

My notebook is still in waranty.


Test 1 : DISKSPEED (C) Alexander Grigoriev


Test 2 : Performance Test 6.1 - Passmark Advanced Disk Test


Test 3 : The Windows Experience Index


Thanks for your help!

[Blencogo]

Hi VinTie,

Have you checked that DMA (Direct Memory Access) is enabled?

Go to Device Manager and expand IDE ATA/ATAPI Controllers.
Double-click on Primary IDE Channel.
In Advanced Settings check that 'DMA if Available' is selected for both Devices and check that a DMA Mode is in the 'Current Transfer Mode' box.
If not go back and right-click on your Primary IDE Channel and choose Uninstall.
Reboot and check the Current Transfer Modes.

[VinTie]

Thanks for the answer Blencogo

I checked the Device Manager, but I don't have the things you are talking about :s

This is what I get :

[Blencogo]

Looks OK VinTie,

Looks like DMA is enabled OK.

I'll sleep on it but nothing else comes to mind immediately.