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DMA for beginners: what you need and how to set it up

New to DMA? What a setup is, every part you need, the words you'll see, how long it takes and the order to set it all up in, with a guide for each step.

phantom · Sep 21, 2026

Guides

Step by step, for when you are building or fixing something.

DMA basics

Will DMA work for me? 5 checks before you buy

Five checks before you buy: your main PC, your game's anti-cheat, your CPU, your card and a second computer, and which firmware that leaves you with.

phantom · Sep 21, 2026

Hardware

How to find your motherboard model and CPU generation

Find your motherboard model, chipset and Intel or AMD CPU generation in Windows in a minute, even on a Dell, HP or Lenovo, and see which DMA firmware fits.

phantom · Sep 21, 2026

MAKCU

Updating MAKCU to v4 with the MAKCU Toolkit

Update MAKCU's firmware to v4 with the free MAKCU Toolkit: which cable goes in which port, the normal update, Repair flash for v3 and what to do if it stops.

phantom · Oct 3, 2026

MAKCU setup: wiring, CH343 driver and COM port

How to wire MAKCU to your mouse and both computers, install the CH343 driver, find its COM port and set the speed. Nothing goes on the main PC.

phantom · Sep 16, 2026

FERRUM

FERRUM on Linux and other systems

The Ferrum Utility only runs on Windows. What works when your second PC runs Linux: the CP2102 port at 115200 baud and basic KMBox B+ Pro commands.

phantom · Oct 7, 2026

FERRUM not working? Fixes for the mouse, COM port and backend

FERRUM's mouse not moving, Backend Status: Disconnected, software not moving the mouse or clicks landing too early. Fixes in order, done on your second PC.

phantom · Oct 7, 2026

Testing USB cables for FERRUM

Mouse not passing through FERRUM, or the board missing in the Ferrum Utility? A quick way to find a bad USB-C cable on your second PC with a device you know works.

phantom · Oct 7, 2026

Rolling back FERRUM to an older version

How to install an older Ferrum Utility version from the Misc tab on your second PC, and why you should stay on the latest unless we ask you to roll back.

phantom · Oct 7, 2026

Updating FERRUM and the Ferrum Utility

How to update the Ferrum Utility from its Misc tab on your second PC, what happens to FERRUM's firmware, and what to do if your board was unplugged.

phantom · Oct 7, 2026

Connecting your software to FERRUM: COM port or Net

Which FERRUM connection your DMA software needs, where to find the COM port or the Net IP and port in the Ferrum Utility, and the settings that trip people up.

phantom · Oct 7, 2026

MewTools MAKCU and FERRUM errors (MT-401 to MT-408) and fixes

Every MAKCU and FERRUM code in MewTools: device not found, COM port 10 or higher, port busy, cursor not moving and a failed MAKCU flash.

phantom · Oct 3, 2026

FERRUM setup: wiring, CP210x driver and the Ferrum Utility

How to wire FERRUM's three ports, install the CP210x driver and the Ferrum Utility on your second PC, pick mouse or keyboard and find your COM port.

phantom · Sep 16, 2026

Firmware

DMA firmware banned or detected? What to do next

Banned, or saw a detection announced? What undetected really means, how to claim, what to do after a game update, and how your 90-day key renews.

phantom · Sep 21, 2026

DMA firmware warranty: what it covers and how to claim

How long each warranty lasts, how to claim a new device if your build is blocked or detected, hardware claims, and how the 65% and 40% upgrade credit works.

phantom · Sep 21, 2026

Can you use our firmware on a DMA card you already own?

Yes, if it's a 75T or 100T. How to check your card's chip and ports, what to do in what order, and what we cover on a card we didn't sell.

phantom · Sep 17, 2026

Setup

How to record or stream with your DMA overlay showing

How to wire a capture card after your video fuser, so you can record or stream the game with your overlay on it, and what to check before you buy one.

phantom · Oct 7, 2026

New PC or fresh Windows: do you need to reflash your DMA card?

No, your firmware stays on the card. What you redo when you change your main PC or second computer, reinstall Windows, or run more than one card.

phantom · Sep 21, 2026

Booted Windows with an unflashed DMA card? How to reinstall clean

Booted Windows with an unflashed DMA card? What to do with the card first, what to back up, and how to clean install Windows from a USB stick, step by step.

phantom · Sep 21, 2026

DMA card BIOS settings: how to turn off Fast Boot

Our DMA firmware needs one BIOS change: Fast Boot off. The BIOS key for ASUS, MSI, Gigabyte, ASRock, Dell, HP and Lenovo, and where Fast Boot is on each.

phantom · Sep 21, 2026

How to set up a GODLIKE video fuser for DMA

Set up a GODLIKE video fuser for DMA, then fix no picture, a black screen in game, a wrong refresh rate or an overlay that won't show.

phantom · Sep 16, 2026

DMA second PC setup: FTDI driver and speed test

How to connect your DMA card to your second computer, install the FTDI data driver from MewTools, and run a speed test, all before any software goes on.

phantom · Sep 16, 2026

How to flash DMA firmware with MewTools

How to flash your DMA card's firmware with MewTools, our free app. It checks the file matches your chip, takes about ten minutes and ends with a speed test.

phantom · Sep 16, 2026

How to find your DMA card's DNA ID and msinfo32 report

What a DMA card's DNA ID is, how to read it with MewTools, how to save an msinfo32 report, and how to send both so we can build your firmware.

phantom · Sep 14, 2026

How to install a DMA card in your main PC

How to fit a DMA card in your main PC: save your BitLocker key, seat the card or use a riser, plug in the JTAG cable, boot to the BIOS and check it works.

phantom · Sep 9, 2026

Troubleshooting

VCRUNTIME140.dll was not found: what it means and the fix

Your DMA software needs Microsoft's Visual C++ runtime, and your second PC doesn't have it. Install it from Microsoft's own site, then restart.

phantom · Oct 1, 2026

Unknown USB Device (Device Descriptor Request Failed): what it means and the fix

Windows on your second PC saw your DMA card but couldn't read what it is. Usually it's the cable, the USB port or a stuck card. How to fix it.

phantom · Oct 1, 2026

Unable to load 'FTD3XX.dll' or 'leechcore_driver.dll': what it means and the fix

Your DMA software can't find the FTDI file it uses to talk to the card. It's a file missing from the software's folder, not your card or your cable.

phantom · Oct 1, 2026

Unable to retrieve required Device PCIe ID: what it means and the fix

Your second PC reached the DMA card, but the card isn't linked to your main PC's slot. Cold boot, check the lights, reseat it and try another slot.

phantom · Oct 1, 2026

PC won't boot after installing a DMA card? How to fix it

No picture, a debug light stuck on, a boot loop or straight into the BIOS after fitting a DMA card. What each one means and how to fix it, in order.

phantom · Oct 1, 2026

BitLocker recovery key after installing a DMA card: what to do

BitLocker asking for a 48-digit recovery key after you fitted a DMA card or changed the BIOS? Where to find the key, and what to do if you can't.

phantom · Oct 1, 2026

DRIVER_VERIFIER_DMA_VIOLATION: what it means and the fix

A blue screen with stop code 0xE6 on a PC with a DMA card. What it means, how to check if the card is the cause, and what to send us.

phantom · Oct 1, 2026

USB To UART+JTAG in Device Manager: what it means and the fix

USB To UART+JTAG under Other devices is your DMA card's JTAG port without its driver. Install the CH347 driver in MewTools and its dot turns green.

phantom · Oct 1, 2026

FTDI SuperSpeed-FIFO Bridge with a warning: how to fix it

FTDI SuperSpeed-FIFO Bridge under Other devices means your DMA card's data driver isn't installed. Install it from MewTools in one click.

phantom · Oct 1, 2026

Failed to initialize DMA: what it means and the fix

Your DMA software couldn't start its connection to the card. Restart both PCs, then check the data port, the FTDI driver and other programs.

phantom · Oct 1, 2026

[SYMBOL] Offline symbols unavailable - file 'info.db' not found. What it means and the fix

A file is missing from your DMA software's folder and it couldn't download symbols either. Extract everything, check your antivirus and connection.

phantom · Oct 1, 2026

Unable to locate valid DTB: what it means and the fix

Your DMA software connected but can't find Windows in your main PC's memory. Check for TINY PCIe TLP, cold boot, then make a memory map.

phantom · Oct 1, 2026

Failed to retrieve Physical Memory Map! What it means and the fix

Your DMA software couldn't read where your main PC's RAM sits. Usually the USB link is unstable. How to check the link, and when a memory map helps.

phantom · Oct 1, 2026

FPGA: ERROR: Unable to connect to USB/FT601 device: what it means and the fix

Your second PC can't reach the DMA card's data port. Check the cable is on the data port, the FTDI driver, other programs, power and the USB port.

phantom · Oct 1, 2026

[FAIL] VMM INIT FAILED. What it means and the fix

VMM INIT FAILED means your DMA software couldn't start reading your main PC. Check the log for TINY PCIe TLP, cold boot, then the cable, port and BIOS.

phantom · Oct 1, 2026

FPGA: TINY PCIe TLP Algorithm auto-selected! What it means and the fix

Your DMA software fell back to tiny, slow reads because the card can't read memory. Most of the time you haven't run the activator. How to fix it.

phantom · Oct 1, 2026

DMA error messages: what each one means and how to fix it

Look up your DMA error by its exact text, like VMM INIT FAILED or TINY PCIe TLP algorithm auto-selected. What each one means and how to fix it.

phantom · Oct 1, 2026

Low DMA speed? How to fix a slow DMA card

A slow DMA card is usually the cable or the USB port, not the card. What a good speed test looks like, and how to fix a slow one step by step.

phantom · Sep 30, 2026

DMA software won't start or connect? Fixes on your second PC

DMA software won't open, won't log in or can't reach your card? The runtimes, clock, driver, activator and antivirus checks to do on your second PC.

phantom · Sep 30, 2026

DMA memory map (mmap.txt): what it is and when you need one

What a DMA memory map is, the errors that mean you need one, like "Unable to locate valid DTB", how to make mmap.txt for Blurred, and when to make a new one.

phantom · Sep 30, 2026

MewTools blocked by Windows? How to fix it

Windows SmartScreen, Smart App Control or your antivirus stopped MewTools from opening? Why it happens, and how to let it run on your second computer.

phantom · Sep 21, 2026

DMA card not working? Fixes for VMM INIT FAILED

DMA card not showing in Device Manager, VMM INIT FAILED, FT601 errors or a failing speed test? Start with a cold boot, then check the port, cable and slot.

phantom · Sep 17, 2026

MewTools

What a healthy DMA speed test looks like in MewTools

What the Speed and Throughput numbers in MewTools' speed test mean, the numbers a healthy GODLIKE 100T gets, and what to do when yours are low.

phantom · Oct 7, 2026

Using MewTools' Windows Update and Defender pages safely

What every switch on MewTools' Windows Update and Defender pages does, the one worth turning on, and how to put it all back.

phantom · Oct 3, 2026

Sending a Something's Wrong report in your ticket

The fastest way to get help: run Check everything in MewTools, copy the summary and paste it in your ticket. What it checks and what's in it.

phantom · Oct 3, 2026

Fixing a COM port 10 or higher

Some tools only open COM1 to COM9. How to move your MAKCU or your card's JTAG port to a free number below 10 in Device Manager.

phantom · Oct 3, 2026

Installing DMA card and MAKCU drivers with MewTools

Install the FTDI, CH347 and CH343 drivers with one button in MewTools, stop Windows Update swapping them, and set up WinUSB on 35T cards with an FTDI JTAG port.

phantom · Oct 3, 2026

Getting started with MewTools

New to MewTools? Every step in order: download it, plug in the card, install the drivers, send your DNA ID, flash your firmware and run the speed test.

phantom · Oct 3, 2026

MewTools app and system errors (MT-601 to MT-612) and fixes

Every app and system code in MewTools: not running as admin, missing files, no internet, high ping, refresh rate, sleep and USB power saving.

phantom · Oct 3, 2026

MewTools setup pack and optimizer errors (MT-501 to MT-512)

Every setup pack and optimizer code in MewTools: failed downloads, restore points, tamper protection, Defender and startup apps, with fixes.

phantom · Oct 3, 2026

MewTools flashing errors (MT-301 to MT-310) and how to fix them

Every flashing code in MewTools: wrong file, firmware for another chip, a failed flash or a check that didn't match, and how to fix each.

phantom · Oct 3, 2026

MewTools driver errors (MT-201 to MT-211) and how to fix them

Every driver code in MewTools: FTDI, CH347 and CH343 missing, failed downloads, Windows Update swaps and WinUSB for the JTAG port.

phantom · Oct 3, 2026

MewTools card errors (MT-101 to MT-114) and how to fix them

Every card error code in MewTools, from no DMA card found to a slow speed test, with what it means and the steps to fix it.

phantom · Oct 3, 2026

Buying and orders

How support tickets work in our Discord

How to open a support ticket in our Discord, what to send so we can help right away, why a ticket gets closed and how long a reply takes.

phantom · Oct 7, 2026

Buying from the EU: your 14 days to cancel

Why checkout asks you to tick a box, why firmware and MiTM keys can't be cancelled once we start, and how EU buyers send hardware back within 14 days.

phantom · Sep 24, 2026

Checkout, discount codes, bundles and balance

How checkout works, from your account and shipping to one discount code per order, bundle savings of 3 to 15% and how store balance is added and spent.

phantom · Sep 21, 2026

Order status explained: what each MewDMA step means

Waiting for payment, Being prepared, Being built, On its way, Delivered: what each order status means, how long it lasts and what you do next.

phantom · Sep 21, 2026

How to pay with crypto, step by step

Paying on the NOWPayments page for the first time: which coin, exchange or wallet, the network fee, and what to do if it says you paid too little.

phantom · Sep 21, 2026

After you order: shipping, firmware and support

What happens after you pay for DMA gear. Shipping and tracking, sending your DNA ID and msinfo32, downloading your firmware, and opening a Discord ticket.

phantom · Sep 21, 2026

Account and community

MewDMA account help: sign-up, email, password, 2FA

Making your account, adding an email after a Discord sign-in, changing your email or password, two-step sign-in, and how to delete your account.

phantom · Sep 21, 2026

MewDMA forum rules and where to ask

Which part of the forum to post in, how to ask so you get an answer, the rules the site enforces, why a new account's links wait, and our Discord roles.

phantom · Sep 21, 2026

Posts

Help deciding what to buy.

DMA basics

Can I use a DMA card with a laptop?

Yes, as your second computer, unless you run MiTM. As the PC you play on, a laptop has no slot for the card, and we can't help you get it working.

phantom · Sep 21, 2026

What is a DMA card, and how does it work?

A DMA card reads a PC's memory over PCIe and sends it to a second computer. What happens while you play, how card, firmware and software fit, and what to read next.

phantom · Sep 17, 2026

Is DMA detectable? How anti-cheats catch DMA cards

Yes, DMA can be detected. How anti-cheats look at the card and your input, how people really get caught, and what happens if your device is hit.

phantom · Sep 17, 2026

Can you use a DMA card with only one PC?

No, a DMA card needs a second computer to run the software. What can be that computer, what can't, and the cheapest way to add one if you only own one PC.

phantom · Sep 17, 2026

DMA vs software cheats: what changes when you switch?

A software cheat runs on the PC you play on. DMA runs it on a second computer. What that changes, what stays the same, what it costs and who shouldn't switch.

phantom · Sep 17, 2026

How much does a DMA setup cost?

Every part of a DMA setup at today's prices. About $345 if you already own a spare PC, or about $720 from nothing with a fuser and MAKCU, software included.

phantom · Sep 16, 2026

Games

Fortnite Zero Build tournaments on DMA: why we say skip them

We tell customers not to play Fortnite Zero Build tournaments or ranked cups on DMA. Why we think they might be a honeypot, and the weird bug Kolpy hit in one.

phantom · Oct 7, 2026

Server culling in Modern Warfare 4: what it means for ESP

Call of Duty says MW4 won't send you enemies you can't see. What server culling is, why most games went easy on it, and what we think it does to ESP.

phantom · Oct 3, 2026

Delta Force DMA: which firmware, and what DMA Shield asks for

Every DMA build we sell works on Delta Force's ACE. The Secure Boot and TPM check, DMA Shield, the banned-hardware list and 10-year bans.

phantom · Oct 1, 2026

Marvel Rivals DMA: which firmware, and what NetEase bans for

Every DMA build we sell works on Marvel Rivals, on AMD or Intel. NetEase's anti-cheat, its banned-hardware list, device bans and the macro checks.

phantom · Oct 1, 2026

Battlefield 6 DMA: which firmware, and Javelin's Secure Boot rule

Every DMA build we sell works on Battlefield 6. Why Secure Boot and TPM 2.0 stay on, what EA says Javelin does about DMA, and where Blurred stands on BF6.

phantom · Oct 1, 2026

Rainbow Six Siege DMA: which firmware, and Legend Division's rules

Every DMA build we sell works on Siege's BattlEye. Ubisoft's new kernel anti-cheat, what Legend Division asks your PC for, and the recoil macro checks.

phantom · Oct 1, 2026

PUBG DMA: which firmware, and what Krafton's anti-cheat does

Every DMA build we sell works on PUBG: Battlegrounds. BattlEye, Zakynthos and Krafton's kernel anti-cheat, its 2026 plan, hardware bans and the software.

phantom · Oct 1, 2026

Escape from Tarkov DMA: which firmware, and the TPM change coming

Every DMA build we sell works on Escape from Tarkov. What BattlEye means for your card, and the TPM and Secure Boot change Battlestate announced.

phantom · Oct 1, 2026

Call of Duty DMA: which firmware, and the TPM and Secure Boot rule

Every DMA build we sell works on Black Ops 7 and Warzone. Why TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot stay on, and how to fix Failed Attestation on an AMD PC.

phantom · Oct 1, 2026

ARC Raiders DMA: which firmware covers EAC and Denuvo

ARC Raiders runs Easy Anti-Cheat and Denuvo Anti-Cheat. Which of our DMA builds are made for both, on AMD or Intel, the software, and Embark's bans.

phantom · Oct 1, 2026

CS2 DMA: VAC vs FACEIT, and which firmware works

Every one of our DMA builds works on CS2 on Valve's VAC servers, and none works on FACEIT. Why, which build to pick on AMD or Intel, and the software.

phantom · Oct 1, 2026

Rust DMA: which firmware, and what Secure servers need

Rust runs Easy Anti-Cheat. Which of our DMA builds are made for it, on AMD or Intel, Secure Boot and TPM on Secure servers, the software, and bans.

phantom · Oct 1, 2026

Fortnite DMA: which firmware, and what tournaments need

Fortnite runs Easy Anti-Cheat and BattlEye. Which of our DMA builds are made for both, on AMD or Intel, the software, and what tournaments ask for.

phantom · Oct 1, 2026

VALORANT DMA: which firmware, on Intel or AMD

Our DMA builds for Vanguard: Private and MiTM on Intel, and AMD VGK or RDMA on AMD. Which one fits you, and how IOMMU affects VALORANT.

phantom · Sep 21, 2026

Which anti-cheat does my game use?

Which anti-cheat VALORANT, Fortnite, Rust, CS2, Call of Duty and other games use, and which of our DMA firmware builds are made for each anti-cheat.

phantom · Sep 17, 2026

Hardware

Fake fusers and clone DMA cards, and how to check yours

Why a second-hand DICHEN fuser can make your ESP wobble, which fuser we pick instead, and how to check a DMA card's real chip with MewTools first.

phantom · Oct 7, 2026

Best motherboards for DMA, and the ones that give trouble

Which motherboards we pick for a DMA card on AMD and Intel, which ones give trouble, and what we do if your board doesn't get on with your build.

phantom · Oct 7, 2026

Do I need a video fuser for DMA?

No, a fuser is optional. How it compares with your monitor's second input, a spare monitor, a KVM switch or a capture card, and what happens to your sound.

phantom · Sep 21, 2026

Which second PC works with each DMA video fuser?

The 10th Gen fusers take HDMI and the 4K Pro takes DisplayPort and real graphics. Which used mini PCs fit each one, and when you need an active adapter.

phantom · Sep 21, 2026

What is a DMA video fuser, and which one should you buy?

A video fuser lays your second PC's overlay over your game on one monitor. How it works, why black turns see-through, and which fuser fits your monitor.

phantom · Sep 16, 2026

MAKCU vs FERRUM: which DMA aim device should you buy?

MAKCU vs FERRUM for DMA: price, polling rate, keyboards, drivers and ports. We recommend MAKCU for every game, VALORANT included, and FERRUM for 8000 Hz mice.

phantom · Sep 16, 2026

What does the kill switch on a DMA card do?

It cuts the card's power, so you can turn it off without opening the case. Where it is on the GODLIKE 100T, and why you only flip it with the PC shut down.

phantom · Sep 16, 2026

35T vs 75T vs 100T: which DMA card should you buy?

The number on a DMA card is the size of its FPGA chip. What 35T, 75T and 100T mean, which ones our firmware runs on, and why the 100T is the one to buy.

phantom · Sep 16, 2026

Second PC for DMA: the specs you need and what to buy

A DMA second PC needs 4 cores, 8GB of memory, Windows and a rear USB 3 port. Which cheap used mini PCs to buy, and which port and cable the card needs.

phantom · Sep 9, 2026

Main PC for DMA: requirements and which PCIe slot to use

What your main PC needs for a DMA card, which PCIe slot to use, why slots share lanes with your M.2 drives, and why we don't recommend laptops.

phantom · Sep 9, 2026

Firmware

Device detected or blocked? What it means for your DMA firmware

One device getting detected doesn't touch the others. What a device is, what happens when we pull one, and how to read our status page.

phantom · Oct 1, 2026

How device rotation works on Premium T1, T2 and T3

Each Premium tier now runs on several devices at once. How you're placed on one, why we close a device to new buyers before it's full, and what it means for you.

phantom · Sep 30, 2026

T1 vs T2 vs T3: which DMA firmware tier do you need?

Every Premium tier covers the same games. What T2 and T3 get you over T1 or Advanced: fewer people on your device, more work on it and a longer warranty.

phantom · Sep 24, 2026

What is MiTM DMA firmware, and when should you choose it?

MiTM gives you your own DMA device instead of a shared one. What it is, when to choose it over our other builds, what it costs and how its keys work.

phantom · Sep 21, 2026

What does shared DMA firmware mean?

Shared firmware means other customers' cards pretend to be the same device as yours. Why their bans don't hit your card, and why fewer people is better.

phantom · Sep 17, 2026

Which DMA firmware should you buy? Every build compared

Which DMA firmware fits your game, CPU and budget. Advanced, Premium T1 to T3, Private, AMD VGK, MiTM and RDMA compared on anti-cheats, CPUs, sharing and warranty.

phantom · Sep 16, 2026

Software

Can anti-cheat tell how you aim? Behaviour detection explained

What behaviour detection is, which games say they use it, and what it means if your aim goes through a MAKCU or FERRUM. Public info only, no promises.

phantom · Oct 8, 2026

Which DMA software should you get?

We suggest Blurred, and Streck for Fortnite. What they cover, what any DMA software needs from your card, firmware and aim device, and who helps with what. We don't sell software.

phantom · Sep 20, 2026

What does DMA software do, and why do you need it?

DMA software runs on your second computer and turns the memory your card reads into ESP, a radar and aim. What runs where, and what it can't do for you.

phantom · Sep 16, 2026

Setup

Do you need to turn off Secure Boot, TPM or IOMMU for DMA?

No. With our firmware the only BIOS change is Fast Boot off. What Secure Boot, TPM, IOMMU and Memory Integrity do, which games need them, and how to check yours.

phantom · Sep 30, 2026

MewTools

MewTools: the free app for setting up your DMA card

MewTools is our free Windows app for your second PC. It checks your DMA card, reads the DNA ID, runs the speed test, flashes firmware and sets up drivers.

phantom · Oct 3, 2026

Buying and orders

Why we use crypto, and why card costs 10% more

Crypto is the default and costs nothing extra. Card through Stripe is in a Discord ticket, under $400, for 10% more. Why, and how to buy and send crypto safely.

phantom · Sep 15, 2026

Account and community

Reviews vs vouches on MewDMA

A review is about something you bought from us, a vouch is about another member. Who can post each, the limits, Discord vouches, and what makes a review useful.

phantom · Sep 21, 2026

How rank points work on MewDMA

Every point on MewDMA explained: what earns them, what doesn't, what Comet rank gets you, why spending counts for less than helping, and how you can lose them.

phantom · Sep 21, 2026

Are we missing something?

Tell us what you came looking for and couldn't find, or what we got wrong, and we'll look into it. No account needed.