Check power management? On Dec 4, 2012 1:31 AM, "Eric Allen" wrote: > I can't get my hard drive to spin down, it runs continously even when not > in use. I've tried google and "hdparm -B255 -S170 /dev/sda" and get no > where. I'm running Ubuntu 10.04LTS and the hard drive is a western digital > ATA WDC WD3200BPVT-OOHXZT3 WD-WXU1CA1R0673. I've also edited the > /etc/rc.local and the /etc/hdparm.conf to show the hdparm as above > mentioned. I'm trying to get it to spin down and take a "break" so to speak > when not in use because the laptop is getting hot on the lower right corner > where the HD is located. The HD is running around 115 degrees. > > > . > Eric > 480-772-6896 > . > ____________________________________________________________ > Fat Burning Coffee Bean > Mississippi: celebrity doctor uncovers his #1 way to burn fat fast. > http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3131/50bdb322d0e0b33223159st01vuc > --------------------------------------------------- > PLUG-discuss mailing list - PLUG-discuss@lists.phxlinux.org > To subscribe, unsubscribe, or to change your mail settings: > http://lists.phxlinux.org/mailman/listinfo/plug-discuss >