DVD burner incredibly slow after processor upgrade

[Paul Smith]

On 8/18/06, Paul Smith <phhs80 at gmail.com> wrote:
> > > > What can I do now?
> > >
> > > /sbin/hdparm -d1 /dev/dvd
> > > /sbin/hdparm /dev/dvd
> > >
> > > and see if using_dma is 1.
> >
> > Thanks a lot, Mogens! With dma enabled, the usual speed of my burner
> > is restored.
>
> There is a side effect though: k3b takes much longer than usual
> scanning for CD devices. Can that be repaired?

After a reboot, the mentioned side effect disappeared. Now, everything
is working perfectly regarding my burner.

Paul