dma on as default

[Brian Chadwick]

Paul Smith wrote:
> Dear All
>
> Is there some way to  make permanent/default the change operated by
> '/sbin/hdparm -d1 /dev/dvd', i.e., choosing dma on as default?
>
> Thanks in advance,
>
> Paul
>
the best setting is very often selected automatically ... what version 
of fedora are u using?

do hdparm -i /dev/hdx ... and have a look at the dma modes ... the 
current mode is indicated by a *

u only need to use hdparm if that highest dma mode is not the current 
setting