On 3/19/02 4:58 PM, "HostMaster of NullZone" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> > Hi there, > > i think its a trivial question for your all but im a bit new at Linux. > > How can i know if i can set better parametres with 'hdparm' utility on my > ide drivers? > How can i know if one of my mainboards support it? I know it support > UDMA33 (just a PII 400). > > and .. at least ..., may any tell me the exactly parametres to set ata 33 > to a ide drive? > I dont wanna to lost any data... > > hmm btw, must i set special values over /dev/hdX or i must too over > /dev/mdX if u have any raid softs? > > U all can see im a bit lost... > > Thanks by advance > There's a useful article describing a trial-and-error approach to hdparm at http://linux.oreillynet.com/pub/a/linux/2000/06/29/hdparm.html Good luck, Bill
