Re: [PLUG] hdparm problem

[Jesse Huestis <jhuestis@comcast.net>]

My understanding is that you only use one setting.  Then test the results
using

hdparm -t /dev/hde or hdparm -Tt /dev/hde for more complete analisys.

There are lots of settings, but the -X seems to be the key

Jesse




Arthur S. Alexion wrote:
> On Tuesday 06 August 2002 07:47 pm, Jesse Huestis wrote:
> > Paul:
> >
> > hdparm -d1 -X68 /dev/hde
> >      (ATA66)
> >
> > hdparm -d1 -X69 /dev/hde
> >      (ATA100)
> >
> > Jesse
> >     
>
> Interesting.  The man page for hdparm does warn about the -X## 
> parameter.  It suggests that you run hdparm -i to find out what your 
> drive supports before chosing a -X setting.  Although this is an ATA100 
> drive, connected to an ATA100 card, the hdparm -i test indicated 
> UltraDMA Mode 2 support.
>
> So, can I use both -X66 & -X69?  Assuming the answer is no, which will 
> provide a greater benefit?
>