WD GPT 4TB internal HDD turns into RAW after 2.27 TB storage

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  1. Posts : 9
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
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       #21

    i managed to lay my hands on another PC & attached the HDD to it as an external hard (through external case). it identified it as 4TB directly

    i am installing it in the new PC & if it copies>2.27TB without problems i know for sure the problem is from my PC.

    it might turn out to be a BIOS problem after all (although it was working perfectly before & that the the current version is the same as the one before flushing, what a crazy world!)

    i'll keep you posted, guys i am still open for your suggestions
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  2. Posts : 7,055
    Windows 7 Home Premium 32 bit
       #22

    In case old motherboards not recognising >2TB drives we know thus far

    1. Updating the the IRST driver to the latest version has resolved the problem in some cases.

    2. Atleast one user in a recent case which I still remember, flashed the bios to the latest version available and that resolved the problem Windows Not Recognizing 3TB HD

    Beyond these the only solution I can think of is upgrade your system with a new motherboard. :)

    We may still be missing something. So I would still advise you to experiment - since you have physical posession of the system - and if you resolve the problem, let us know. I will add it as number 3. :)
    Last edited by jumanji; 14 Sep 2016 at 04:18.
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