Frustrating problem with UEFI option in BIOS!

giokont

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Hi all,

Just got my hands on a brand new ASUS K95VB notebook on behalf of a friend. I used a USB with Windows 8.1 on it in order to format the hard drive and install Windows. The hard drive is 3TB. I remember trying to install Windows using the UEFI option in the usb startup menu but that didnt work so I proceeded on the non-uefi option.
Now the problem is that only 2 TB are shown and the remaining 1 TB is shown only in device manager as not assigned...
If I understand correctly, the BIOS should be in UEFI mode and then the hard drive should be converted to GPT and then install Windows.

But, no option in BIOS for UEFI to be enabled whatsoever. What on earth should I do? :confused:
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1
You don't need to change the default UEFI firmware (BIOS) settings, when you install Windows 8/8.1 64-bit.

If you are installing from USB flash drive, do you have UEFI Boot Mode compatible Windows 8/8.1 64-bit USB flash drive?

Here is more info: link
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 10
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Lenovo G580
    CPU
    Intel Core i5-3230M
    Memory
    8 GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel HD Graphics 4000
    Browser
    Microsoft Edge
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender, standard user account
    Other Info
    UEFI firmware (BIOS) embedded Windows 8 product key.
3TB is a huge single partition. Why not break it up into two or more smaller partitions?

UEFI and GPT is the way to go but 3TB is too big for a single partition, at least for me.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 10 Pro X64
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Lenovo IdeaCenter K450
    CPU
    Intel Quad Core i7-4770 @ 3.4Ghz
    Motherboard
    Lenovo
    Memory
    16.0GB PC3-12800 DDR3 SDRAM 1600 MHz
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel Integrated HD Graphics
    Sound Card
    Realtek HD Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    HP h2207
    Screen Resolution
    1680x1050@59Hz
    Hard Drives
    250GB Samsung EVO SATA-3 SSD;
    2TB Seagate ST2000DM001 SATA-2;
    1.5TB Seagate ST3150041AS SATA
    PSU
    500W
    Keyboard
    Wired USB
    Mouse
    Wired USB
    Internet Speed
    3GB Up, 30GB Down
    Browser
    SeaMonkey
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender; MBAM Pro
    Other Info
    UEFI/GPT
    PLDS DVD-RW DH16AERSH
Thank you for your replies.

I do have UEFI flash drive and already tried it, as mentioned on my previous post, but no luck. Setup could not continue...

I believe it is essential to cahnge the bios to UEFI but no option there whatsoever....

What can I do?????
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1
Your system will install based on the version of the Install media you boot to. You do not turn on or off the UEFI bios.

What messages are you getting when you try to install. In many cases, you may need to remove prior partitions so the install can create it own. If you are changing from a MBR to a GPT configuration, you will need to remove all partitions.

Do you have a license for 8.1 since an OEM key for 8.0 will not allow for an install of 8.1, you would probably need the general 8.1 key. The OEM key will probably activate it after installation.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 x64
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Home Grown
    CPU
    i7 3770K
    Motherboard
    ASUS P8Z77 -v Pro, Z87-Expert
    Memory
    16 G
    Graphics Card(s)
    EVGA GTX 680 Classified (2)
    Hard Drives
    Kingston SSD 240 GB
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