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how to disable spin down hard discs using Hdparm

Posted: Fri Nov 02, 2012 4:59 pm
by h12
Hello
can anyone tell me how do i permanently disable spin down hd ...at xfce power managment ...cause its permanently ticked ...and can't do anything ....

i find an option at Disks at preferences ..but everytime i reboot the system ...have to do it from the start probably confict with xfce power manager ticked option and as a result i m getting anoying and irritaning,might rather say ,sounds

iam workign on a laptopo on 12.10 lubuntu

Re: how to disable spin down hard discs

Posted: Fri Nov 02, 2012 6:19 pm
by Rex Bouwense
Can't you disable the Xfce Power Manager under Desktop Session Settings? I'm still trying to get used to 12.10.

Re: how to disable spin down hard discs

Posted: Mon Nov 05, 2012 9:44 pm
by h12
found a complete guide of command hdparm


very helpful for anyone experiencing annoying sounds from its laptop Hd http://forums.debian.net/viewtopic.php?t=32794 :roll: