diff --git a/drivers/ata/pata_ali.c b/drivers/ata/pata_ali.c
index 64eed99..e6d2b84 100644
--- a/drivers/ata/pata_ali.c
+++ b/drivers/ata/pata_ali.c
@@ -78,7 +78,7 @@
 	   implement the detect logic */
 
 	if (ali_cable_override(pdev))
-		return ATA_CBL_PATA80;
+		return ATA_CBL_PATA40_SHORT;
 
 	/* Host view cable detect 0x4A bit 0 primary bit 1 secondary
 	   Bit set for 40 pin */