Ask a new question

Using 3TB drive as data drive under Windows 7 32-bit

As title

I'm using a UEFI mother board, but just not sure if I can use all 3TB of the drive as DATA drive for video storage.

Answer
Answer

If you're using MBR (master boot record) anything passed 2TB on the hard drive is not usable. Accessing over 2TB requires GUID Partition Table (GPT), or special drivers.



Windows and GPT FAQ:
http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/hardware/gg463525.aspx

Paragon GPT Loader (for data drive):
http://www.paragon-software.com/technologies/components/gpt-loader/win7.html


The 2.19TB Barrier:
http://www.anandtech.com/show/3981/western-digital-caviar-green-3tb-and-my-book-essential-3tb-drives-reviewed/2


Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) specification defines the GUID Partition Table (GPT) format:

http://www.uefi.org/specs


Understanding the 2 TB Limit in Windows Storage:

http://blogs.technet.com/b/askcore/archive/2010/02/18/understanding-the-2-tb-limit-in-windows-storage.aspx



MCC 2011

TrekDozer

Sharing bits of knowledge.

1 person found this reply helpful

·

Was this reply helpful?

Sorry this didn't help.

Great! Thanks for your feedback.

How satisfied are you with this reply?

Thanks for your feedback, it helps us improve the site.

How satisfied are you with this reply?

Thanks for your feedback.

 
 

Question Info

Last updated January 14, 2020 Views 4,177 Applies to: