Need assistance! I'm trying to start my Mac using a USB drive.

Viizion_PvPz
Senior Member

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09-04-2016, 06:38 PM

I created a USB for Mac Sierra and added a new SSD. I’m upgrading from a 1TB to a 4TB drive. When I try to install it, I only see the USB port and not the larger drive. What should I do?

Viizion_PvPz

09-04-2016, 06:38 PM #1

I created a USB for Mac Sierra and added a new SSD. I’m upgrading from a 1TB to a 4TB drive. When I try to install it, I only see the USB port and not the larger drive. What should I do?

iiFlux
Member

09-15-2016, 02:50 AM

It's a bit of a jump from 250 gigs to 4TB, but your Mac should work fine. The site confirms compatibility with your model.

iiFlux

09-15-2016, 02:50 AM #2

It's a bit of a jump from 250 gigs to 4TB, but your Mac should work fine. The site confirms compatibility with your model.

Joo_Thunder
Member

09-15-2016, 06:12 AM

It’s possible your Mac isn’t detecting the new SSD since it requires formatting. Is it currently set to Mac OS Extended (Journaled)?

Joo_Thunder

09-15-2016, 06:12 AM #3

It’s possible your Mac isn’t detecting the new SSD since it requires formatting. Is it currently set to Mac OS Extended (Journaled)?

Tilly18
Junior Member

09-15-2016, 07:23 AM

You haven't formatted the SSD yet. To format it, you'll need to use a tool or software that supports SSD formatting, such as a disk management utility or a file system manager.

Tilly18

09-15-2016, 07:23 AM #4

You haven't formatted the SSD yet. To format it, you'll need to use a tool or software that supports SSD formatting, such as a disk management utility or a file system manager.

saukeuchiuchi
Senior Member

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09-16-2016, 12:05 PM

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saukeuchiuchi

09-16-2016, 12:05 PM #5

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KaisaSD2
Member

09-19-2016, 10:32 PM

if you don’t have another Mac, you can use a bootable Ubuntu disk and format the SSD from there.

KaisaSD2

09-19-2016, 10:32 PM #6

if you don’t have another Mac, you can use a bootable Ubuntu disk and format the SSD from there.

XxBowLord11
Junior Member

09-19-2016, 11:01 PM

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XxBowLord11

09-19-2016, 11:01 PM #7

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Terrafin6610
Junior Member

09-20-2016, 12:38 AM

Access the disk utility to format the newly installed 4TB drive. A drop-down menu should appear in the upper-left setup area. If not visible, ensure the correct location is selected.

Terrafin6610

09-20-2016, 12:38 AM #8

Access the disk utility to format the newly installed 4TB drive. A drop-down menu should appear in the upper-left setup area. If not visible, ensure the correct location is selected.

Inezze009
Senior Member

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09-20-2016, 07:09 AM

The installer lists all bootable Mac partitions it can detect. Your new SSD could be empty or might already have a Windows partition, which is why it isn't visible. Launch Disk Utility via the menu bar, set the drive to a GUID Partition Map and create at least one Mac partition. Close Disk Utility and your new partition should appear when you run the installer again.

Inezze009

09-20-2016, 07:09 AM #9

Brudora
Senior Member

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09-21-2016, 06:25 AM

#10

Absolutely, I'm starting the installation of the operating system right now.

Brudora

09-21-2016, 06:25 AM #10

Absolutely, I'm starting the installation of the operating system right now.