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NTFS or exFAT (BIOS update)

NTFS or exFAT (BIOS update)

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moremees
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01-19-2020, 06:37 AM
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Hello everyone, I'm assembling a new PC and selected the MSI B450M MORTAR MAX as the motherboard. For the CPU, I purchased a Ryzen 5 5600X. As you're aware, the motherboard requires an update to recognize the CPU. I searched online and found instructions for updating the BIOS, but most recommend switching my USB stick from NTFS to FAT32. The issue is that my current USB drive only supports NTFS or exFAT. Should I convert the USB from NTFS to exFAT or keep it as is?
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moremees
01-19-2020, 06:37 AM #1

Hello everyone, I'm assembling a new PC and selected the MSI B450M MORTAR MAX as the motherboard. For the CPU, I purchased a Ryzen 5 5600X. As you're aware, the motherboard requires an update to recognize the CPU. I searched online and found instructions for updating the BIOS, but most recommend switching my USB stick from NTFS to FAT32. The issue is that my current USB drive only supports NTFS or exFAT. Should I convert the USB from NTFS to exFAT or keep it as is?

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ChEwYsTeWiE123
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01-19-2020, 08:11 AM
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The explanation points out that the motherboard only supports FAT32 formatting. NTFS or exFAT won't work. You need to check which USB drive you're using and the method you're applying. Formatting it as FAT32 should be feasible.
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ChEwYsTeWiE123
01-19-2020, 08:11 AM #2

The explanation points out that the motherboard only supports FAT32 formatting. NTFS or exFAT won't work. You need to check which USB drive you're using and the method you're applying. Formatting it as FAT32 should be feasible.

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01-19-2020, 11:35 AM
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You're seeing only two formats—NTFS and exFAT—because your USB drive is a Sandisk Ultra Flair 64GB with USB 3.0, which supports those two file systems. Check your device settings or the formatting tool to confirm it's set correctly.
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Cxppe
01-19-2020, 11:35 AM #3

You're seeing only two formats—NTFS and exFAT—because your USB drive is a Sandisk Ultra Flair 64GB with USB 3.0, which supports those two file systems. Check your device settings or the formatting tool to confirm it's set correctly.

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Niels_BE
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01-19-2020, 12:37 PM
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FAT32 is officially limited to drives with 32GB capacity. Some applications exist to override this restriction.
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Niels_BE
01-19-2020, 12:37 PM #4

FAT32 is officially limited to drives with 32GB capacity. Some applications exist to override this restriction.

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sams234
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01-20-2020, 05:00 PM
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Actually its not that FAT32 doesn't "officially" support it, its merely Windows format and there's a funny story behind it.
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sams234
01-20-2020, 05:00 PM #5

Actually its not that FAT32 doesn't "officially" support it, its merely Windows format and there's a funny story behind it.

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02-05-2020, 08:34 AM
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Windows doesn't allow the FAT32 option when your USB drive exceeds 32 GB. For drives larger than 32 GB, use Disk Management to remove the existing partition and create a new one under 32 GB—typically 4-8 GB works well. Format it as FAT32 via Disk Management or Windows Explorer. You can also force the format from the command line by opening Command Prompt and running: format X: /FS:FAT32, replacing X with your drive letter.
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Eliazz
02-05-2020, 08:34 AM #6

Windows doesn't allow the FAT32 option when your USB drive exceeds 32 GB. For drives larger than 32 GB, use Disk Management to remove the existing partition and create a new one under 32 GB—typically 4-8 GB works well. Format it as FAT32 via Disk Management or Windows Explorer. You can also force the format from the command line by opening Command Prompt and running: format X: /FS:FAT32, replacing X with your drive letter.

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