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I have a 3TB HD that I want to install Win 8.1 64Bit on, but it does not format to the full drive to 3TB.

How do I do it to have full 3tb drive?

Tully
 

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    Win 10 Beta
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    Intel I5
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    ASUS P8Z&&-V LX
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    8 GB DDR2 SDRAM
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Your ASUS H81M-PLUS motherboard DVD should have a disk unlocker feature in the utilities section. I'd suggest using that, please let me know if this helps.

Regards

-Jgcraig
 

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System One

  • OS
    Microsoft Windows 8.1
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    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Custom built
    CPU
    AMD FX-8150
    Motherboard
    Crosshair V Formula-Z
    Memory
    16gb Kingston HyperX Genesis
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    Sapphire Raedeon R9 290 Tri-X 4gb OC
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I have a 3TB HD that I want to install Win 8.1 64Bit on, but it does not format to the full drive to 3TB.

How do I do it to have full 3tb drive?

Tully

You'll have to initialize your Disk GPT and Install your OS UEFI all this information is in the tutorials not sure if your MB has UEFI, your Mother Board documentation should tell you that.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 Pro MC
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Asus G75VW / Z97 Pro
    CPU
    Intel Core i7-3610QM / I7-4790K
    Motherboard
    Z97 Pro
    Memory
    16 GB Hyundai HTM315156CFR8C-PB PC3-12800
    Graphics Card(s)
    nVIDIA GeForce GTX 670M (GF114M)
    Sound Card
    VIA 6.0.10.1600
    Screen Resolution
    1080
    Hard Drives
    Samsung 850 Pro 256, Samsung 850 Pro 1TB
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    30 down 3 up
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    Explorer 11
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UEFI

Tried to find tutorial on getting 3TBs out of a 3TB drive!

Like looking for a needle in a haystack!

Can you narrow it down!

Tully
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Win 10 Beta
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Home Assembled
    CPU
    Intel I5
    Motherboard
    ASUS P8Z&&-V LX
    Memory
    8 GB DDR2 SDRAM
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel on board
    Sound Card
    INTEL ON MB
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Samsung TD390 HDMI
    Screen Resolution
    1920 X 1080
    Hard Drives
    Crucial MX100 512GB SSD
    2TB Storage
    External Seagate "Dashboard" File Backup Drive USB3
    WD "My Cloud" 4TB
    Samsung Super Write Master 24 DVD Writer
    PSU
    Cosair
    Case
    Corsair
    Cooling
    AIR
    Keyboard
    Advent USB Keyboard
    Mouse
    Advent USB
    Internet Speed
    200 MB dwn 30MB up
    Browser
    IE 11 Win 10
    Antivirus
    MS Essentials
    Other Info
    USB2 & USB3
You will need to follow these instructions that came with your motherboard's manual:

"Launch PXE OpROM Policy Select UEFI only to run those that support UEFI option ROM only. Select Legacy
only to run those that support legacy option ROM only.
Launch Storage OpROM Policy

Select UEFI only to run those that support UEFI option ROM only. Select Legacy
only to run those that support legacy option ROM only.
Launch Video OpROM Policy

Select UEFI only to run those that support UEFI option ROM only. Select Legacy
only to run those that support legacy option ROM only."

-ASUS H81M- Plus, Page 71.

 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Microsoft Windows 8.1
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Custom built
    CPU
    AMD FX-8150
    Motherboard
    Crosshair V Formula-Z
    Memory
    16gb Kingston HyperX Genesis
    Graphics Card(s)
    Sapphire Raedeon R9 290 Tri-X 4gb OC
    Browser
    Internet Explorer
    Antivirus
    My Own Brain (TM)

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 Pro MC
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Asus G75VW / Z97 Pro
    CPU
    Intel Core i7-3610QM / I7-4790K
    Motherboard
    Z97 Pro
    Memory
    16 GB Hyundai HTM315156CFR8C-PB PC3-12800
    Graphics Card(s)
    nVIDIA GeForce GTX 670M (GF114M)
    Sound Card
    VIA 6.0.10.1600
    Screen Resolution
    1080
    Hard Drives
    Samsung 850 Pro 256, Samsung 850 Pro 1TB
    Internet Speed
    30 down 3 up
    Browser
    Explorer 11
    Antivirus
    NIS and Malwarebytes
Yee old "is a kilobyte really 1000 or 1024 bytes trick".
 

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  • OS
    Windows 8.1 Pro 64-bit
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    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Acer V3 771G-6443
    CPU
    i5-3230m
    Motherboard
    Acer VA70_HC (U3E1)
    Memory
    8GB DDR3 PC3-12800 (800 MHz)
    Graphics Card(s)
    HD4000 + GeForce GT 730M
    Sound Card
    Realtek High Definition Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    17" Generic PnP Display on Intel HD Graphics 4000
    Screen Resolution
    1600x900 pixels
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    Samsung SSD 850 EVO 250 GB
    ADATA SSD SP900 128GB
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    90 watt brick
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    Bluetooth
    Antivirus
    Comodo
    Other Info
    Asus RT-AC56R dual-band WRT router (Merlin firmware). Intel 7260.HMWWB.R dual-band ac wireless adapter.
Thanx guys:

My Asus Motherboard support disk had the program on it. Just had to search to find as there was no indication in the manual that there was one.

As I had a 540GB SSD drive already on this computer, but with a 32Bit Win 8.1 OS, I put a new 3TB in & installed Win 8.1 64 bit OS on it with a view to then Cloning it onto the SSD.

Was surprised when I booted as I now have screen that gives me a choice of what drive to boot to!

Tully
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Win 10 Beta
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Home Assembled
    CPU
    Intel I5
    Motherboard
    ASUS P8Z&&-V LX
    Memory
    8 GB DDR2 SDRAM
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel on board
    Sound Card
    INTEL ON MB
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Samsung TD390 HDMI
    Screen Resolution
    1920 X 1080
    Hard Drives
    Crucial MX100 512GB SSD
    2TB Storage
    External Seagate "Dashboard" File Backup Drive USB3
    WD "My Cloud" 4TB
    Samsung Super Write Master 24 DVD Writer
    PSU
    Cosair
    Case
    Corsair
    Cooling
    AIR
    Keyboard
    Advent USB Keyboard
    Mouse
    Advent USB
    Internet Speed
    200 MB dwn 30MB up
    Browser
    IE 11 Win 10
    Antivirus
    MS Essentials
    Other Info
    USB2 & USB3
Thanx guys:

My Asus Motherboard support disk had the program on it. Just had to search to find as there was no indication in the manual that there was one.

As I had a 540GB SSD drive already on this computer, but with a 32Bit Win 8.1 OS, I put a new 3TB in & installed Win 8.1 64 bit OS on it with a view to then Cloning it onto the SSD.

Was surprised when I booted as I now have screen that gives me a choice of what drive to boot to!

Tully
Yes that's because you have 2 OS to select from. I would advise use disk part to clean your SSD and Convert to GPT. Then use Macrium Reflect clone your OS Back to the SSD. Then format your 3TB again its not legal to have 2 Instances of window installed. You SSD will be about twice or more faster in UEIF GPT mode.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 Pro MC
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Asus G75VW / Z97 Pro
    CPU
    Intel Core i7-3610QM / I7-4790K
    Motherboard
    Z97 Pro
    Memory
    16 GB Hyundai HTM315156CFR8C-PB PC3-12800
    Graphics Card(s)
    nVIDIA GeForce GTX 670M (GF114M)
    Sound Card
    VIA 6.0.10.1600
    Screen Resolution
    1080
    Hard Drives
    Samsung 850 Pro 256, Samsung 850 Pro 1TB
    Internet Speed
    30 down 3 up
    Browser
    Explorer 11
    Antivirus
    NIS and Malwarebytes
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