formatting a 3tb external HD

Discussion in 'Hardware' started by amolari, Oct 9, 2013.

  1. amolari

    amolari Private E-2

    On a Dell Inspiron 530 Quad 2.4Ghz with Windows 7 32, I am trying to add as an external USB drive a WD caviar 3TB.
    With Drive Manager, I get 730 new, 1690 unallocated, 650 unallocated (about).
    First visit online suggests I update my BIOS to UEFI. (I never updated my BIOS, too scary. original from 6/20/2008).
    I also have an extra bay INSIDE the machine, I could use if necessary, but the intention is to use the HD occasionally.
    Could guide me on hou to farmat my 3 tera HD?
    Thanks.
     
    amolari, Oct 9, 2013
    #1
  2. amolari

    amolari Private E-2

    Solved. Just delete the 750 gigs partition and create new one as GPT. Thanks.
     
    amolari, Oct 9, 2013
    #2

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