On Tue, 2003-03-11 at 14:07, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > > I am wondering where the appropriate place to set the hdparm settings > > > is. > > > > the answer is "nowhere". > > Never ever use hdparm for setting drive speeds.... at least if you like > > to read your data again sometime > Perhaps you could clarify why hdparm is a problem.
hdparm basically bypasses the kernel logic and bitbangs the drive directly. > Also, if you don't use > hdparm, what do you use to > turn on various dma modes and such? the kernel will default to dma on. And will autodetect the 80 ribbon cable if the chipset supports it, if it doesn't you can manual override on the kernel commandline with ide0=ata66 etc; if you use hdparm for this you only tell the drive to go fast but not the kernel...
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