{"id":29506,"date":"2026-06-02T18:13:19","date_gmt":"2026-06-02T18:13:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dmasaudi.it\/?p=29506"},"modified":"2026-10-04T00:58:22","modified_gmt":"2026-10-03T21:58:22","slug":"dma-setup-guide-beginners","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dmasaudi.net\/en\/dma-setup-guide-beginners\/","title":{"rendered":"How a DMA setup works, step by step \u2014 the complete beginner's guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before you buy anything, make sure you have: <strong>Two PCs<\/strong> \u2014 a main PC (Primary) that runs the game and a second PC (Secondary) that runs the DMA software, plus a free PCIe x1 slot on the main PC's motherboard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 1: Choose the right components<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">DMA card \u2014 choose based on your budget<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Captain DMA 75T (SAR 740)<\/strong> \u2014 the best place to start, high stability, compatible with most firmware<\/li><li><strong>DMA 100T<\/strong> \u2014 for pros who want the highest performance<\/li><li><strong>Heino 1.2 Elite (SAR 2,599)<\/strong> \u2014 a complete, ready-to-run solution<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Firmware \u2014 choose based on your game<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Play Valorant?<\/strong> \u2192 Dedicated Valorant Firmware<\/li><li><strong>Play COD, Fortnite, or more than one game?<\/strong> \u2192 All-In-One Firmware<\/li><li><strong>Want support for every anti-cheat system?<\/strong> \u2192 Slotted Firmware or All-In-One with IOMMU Bypass<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Second PC (Secondary PC)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A Mini PC is the best choice \u2014 small, inexpensive, and takes up no space. Make sure it has at least a quad-core processor, a minimum of 8GB RAM, and Windows 10\/11.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 2: Install the DMA card<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Shut down the main PC and unplug it from power completely<\/li><li>Open the case and find a free PCIe x1 slot on the motherboard<\/li><li>Gently insert the DMA card into the slot until it seats<\/li><li>Secure the card with the screw at the back<\/li><li>Close the case and plug the power back in<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Caution:<\/strong> Don't touch the card's metal parts with your bare hands \u2014 use a grounding strap or wear anti-static gloves.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 3: Connect the two PCs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Via USB (easiest):<\/strong> Connect a USB-C cable from the DMA card directly to the second PC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Via LAN (for some devices, such as Heino 2.0):<\/strong> Connect a network cable between the two PCs, either through a switch or directly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 4: Flash the firmware to the card<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is the most important step. The firmware determines how the game and the anti-cheat &#8220;see&#8221; the card.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Turn on the second PC and make sure it detects the card<\/li><li>Open the firmware software you bought from DMA Saudi<\/li><li>Select the card from the drop-down list<\/li><li>Click Flash and wait for it to finish (usually 2-5 minutes)<\/li><li>Restart the first PC once flashing is complete<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Important:<\/strong> Don't turn off the PC while flashing the firmware \u2014 it could damage the card.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 5: Run the DMA software<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Make sure the card shows up in Device Manager on the second PC<\/li><li>Install the required drivers (they come with the firmware)<\/li><li>Run the DMA software for your game<\/li><li>Check that the software is reading data correctly<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 6: Calibrate the setup<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Adjust mouse sensitivity if you're using a mouse emulator<\/li><li>Test stability on the first PC \u2014 make sure the game runs normally<\/li><li>Check the second PC's performance \u2014 it should run below 50% CPU usage<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Common errors and fixes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The card doesn't show up on the second PC<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Make sure the card is seated properly in the slot, try another PCIe slot, and check that the cable works.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The firmware won't flash<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Temporarily disable antivirus software on the second PC, run the software as Administrator, and make sure you're using the right firmware for your card.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The game crashes after installation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Make sure the firmware is compatible with your game's anti-cheat, try reflashing the firmware, or contact the DMA Saudi team on WhatsApp for tech support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tips for the best performance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>\u2705 Use high-quality cables between the two PCs<\/li><li>\u2705 Keep the second PC free of unnecessary software<\/li><li>\u2705 Update your firmware regularly to get the latest improvements<\/li><li>\u2705 Use NO HWID LAN for extra protection and privacy<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Need help?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At <strong>DMA Saudi<\/strong> We offer full tech support on WhatsApp to help you with every step. Whether you're a beginner or a pro, our team is ready to help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-black-background-color has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"\/en\/shop\/\">Shop now and start your setup<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A complete step-by-step DMA setup guide for beginners: the parts you need, installation order, choosing firmware, and the most common mistakes and how to fix them.<\/p>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":29329,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[79],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-29506","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-dma-technology"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/dmasaudi.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/29506","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/dmasaudi.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/dmasaudi.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dmasaudi.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dmasaudi.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=29506"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/dmasaudi.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/29506\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":30586,"href":"https:\/\/dmasaudi.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/29506\/revisions\/30586"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dmasaudi.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/29329"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/dmasaudi.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=29506"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dmasaudi.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=29506"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dmasaudi.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=29506"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}