Yes, the lower case" t" in runing hdparm gives you specific info on disc reads but in knowing what the upper case "T" does will also help. I once had a problem with my disc speed, and until I ran the "T" switch, I could not see it was really a problem with my FSB speed. Turns out the mobo was not functioning, and this I did not know until I ran an "hdparm -tT". I call it two params for the price of one....
Dr John, The Night Tripper
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