> 
> Oh, is there any way to make this 'permanent,'
> so hdparm doesn't have to be run at every boot?


you may want to experiment with the hdparm flag '-k', or check your init scripts for hdparam.  

You may also want to check your kernel config to ensure your chipset is properly configured.
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