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Setting up new nonsystem 3T HDD as single GPT partition
In a Win 8.1 Pro x64 system, I have a system SSD and three HDDs, the latter used for media files and backups. The setup is UEFI and the SSD and 3TB HDD are set as GPT type drives. I'm trying to add a Seagate NAS 3TB HDD, which once set up will replace one of the other HDDs. The new HDD shows 2.7TB unallocated, but when I go to create a partition, it then shows two unallocated sections (plus a small third) and will only allow partitioning the ~2.1TB one. So time to stop and ask how to overcome the 2TB problem and end up with a single main partition with GPT. I'm using EaseUs Partition Master Pro, but of course it looks the same in Windows Disk Mgt. Thanks,
Update: Just solved it. Found MS page about setting up GPT drives in Disk Mgt, so now I can have a single larger partition.
https://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/windows/hardware/dn653580(v=vs.85).aspx
In a Win 8.1 Pro x64 system, I have a system SSD and three HDDs, the latter used for media files and backups. The setup is UEFI and the SSD and 3TB HDD are set as GPT type drives. I'm trying to add a Seagate NAS 3TB HDD, which once set up will replace one of the other HDDs. The new HDD shows 2.7TB unallocated, but when I go to create a partition, it then shows two unallocated sections (plus a small third) and will only allow partitioning the ~2.1TB one. So time to stop and ask how to overcome the 2TB problem and end up with a single main partition with GPT. I'm using EaseUs Partition Master Pro, but of course it looks the same in Windows Disk Mgt. Thanks,
Update: Just solved it. Found MS page about setting up GPT drives in Disk Mgt, so now I can have a single larger partition.
https://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/windows/hardware/dn653580(v=vs.85).aspx
My Computer
System One
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- OS
- Win 8.1 Pro x64
- Computer type
- PC/Desktop
- System Manufacturer/Model
- DIY
- CPU
- i5 4690K
- Motherboard
- Gigabyte GA-Z97X-UD5H-BK3 (rev. 1.2) UEFI Bios
- Memory
- 16 GB (4x4)
- Graphics Card(s)
- Sapphire Ultimate HD7750
- Sound Card
- JCAT USB
- Monitor(s) Displays
- Dell U2412M
- Screen Resolution
- 1920x1200
- Hard Drives
- Samsung 850 Pro 256 GB SSD
Seagate 3TB, 2TB & 1TB HDDs
- PSU
- Seasonic x650 PSU
- Case
- Cooler Master Elite 335
- Cooling
- Prolimatech Megahalems Rev. C cooler, 3 Nexus Silent Fans
- Keyboard
- IBM Model M
- Mouse
- Bornd Wireless Mouse
- Internet Speed
- 60+ mbps claimed
- Antivirus
- Comodo CIS, MBAM Pro
- Other Info
- PS Audio Directstream dac, Quad 12L powered speakers, Core Audio Tech Kora LPS, JCAT USB card, Uptone Regen USB