diff --git a/debian/changelog b/debian/changelog
index 151b6c874..4919aaa48 100644
--- a/debian/changelog
+++ b/debian/changelog
@@ -8,7 +8,8 @@ linux-2.6 (2.6.32-5) UNRELEASED; urgency=low
   [ maximilian attems ]
   * topconfig unset USB_ISP1362_HCD FTBFS on armel and useless.
     (closes: #564156)
-  * topconfig set PATA_ATP867X, PATA_RDC, SND_CS5535AUDIO, PM_RUNTIME.
+  * topconfig set PATA_ATP867X, PATA_RDC, SND_CS5535AUDIO, PM_RUNTIME,
+    ATA_VERBOSE_ERROR.
   * [x86] set RTL8192E, TOPSTAR_LAPTOP.
   * Explicitly disable diverse staging drivers.
 
diff --git a/debian/config/config b/debian/config/config
index e79a85156..31c426802 100644
--- a/debian/config/config
+++ b/debian/config/config
@@ -87,6 +87,7 @@ CONFIG_A11Y_BRAILLE_CONSOLE=y
 ## file: drivers/ata/Kconfig
 ##
 CONFIG_ATA=m
+CONFIG_ATA_VERBOSE_ERROR=y
 CONFIG_ATA_ACPI=y
 CONFIG_SATA_PMP=y
 CONFIG_SATA_AHCI=m