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The 4TB NVMe SSD is displaying a 2TB capacity.

The 4TB NVMe SSD is displaying a 2TB capacity.

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InfinityGamer1
Junior Member
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11-02-2020, 09:16 AM
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Hey, I saw the instructions but didn’t grasp them. If you’re not in the right place, let’s switch channels. System: Windows 10 Pro. Hardware: CPU AMD Ryzen 5 3600, GPU AMD 6800XT, Motherboard B450, RAM Viper Patriot (DDR4, dual channel, 16GB, 3733MHz) and Vengeance LPX (DDR4, 3200MHz, 16GB). Storage includes a 4TB Crucial P3 Plus SSD, an 870 EVO Samsung SSD (2TB), and a TX750M 750W power supply from Corsair. Recently I moved my old PC into a new case, upgraded the GPU and storage, but the C: drive shows only 2TB even though the PC claims 4TB. In Task Manager it lists 4TB formatted as 2TB. I thought maybe formatting was wrong or something similar happened. I don’t have any files on the machine yet, so if reinstalling Windows is the quickest fix, I’d consider that. Thanks if anyone can help—I’ve been trying to get it working for about five hours with other issues and just want it to run smoothly.
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InfinityGamer1
11-02-2020, 09:16 AM #1

Hey, I saw the instructions but didn’t grasp them. If you’re not in the right place, let’s switch channels. System: Windows 10 Pro. Hardware: CPU AMD Ryzen 5 3600, GPU AMD 6800XT, Motherboard B450, RAM Viper Patriot (DDR4, dual channel, 16GB, 3733MHz) and Vengeance LPX (DDR4, 3200MHz, 16GB). Storage includes a 4TB Crucial P3 Plus SSD, an 870 EVO Samsung SSD (2TB), and a TX750M 750W power supply from Corsair. Recently I moved my old PC into a new case, upgraded the GPU and storage, but the C: drive shows only 2TB even though the PC claims 4TB. In Task Manager it lists 4TB formatted as 2TB. I thought maybe formatting was wrong or something similar happened. I don’t have any files on the machine yet, so if reinstalling Windows is the quickest fix, I’d consider that. Thanks if anyone can help—I’ve been trying to get it working for about five hours with other issues and just want it to run smoothly.

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gcosta2
Member
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11-16-2020, 09:57 PM
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Is the drive MBR? There is a 2TB limit of MBR drives, so if you reformat the drive to gpt you can use the rest of the space of the drive.
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gcosta2
11-16-2020, 09:57 PM #2

Is the drive MBR? There is a 2TB limit of MBR drives, so if you reformat the drive to gpt you can use the rest of the space of the drive.

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LauraPoppy
Member
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11-18-2020, 07:35 PM
#3
This guide is specifically for hard drives. For more information, check the manufacturer's documentation or online resources related to your drive model.
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LauraPoppy
11-18-2020, 07:35 PM #3

This guide is specifically for hard drives. For more information, check the manufacturer's documentation or online resources related to your drive model.

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Neko1106
Member
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11-18-2020, 10:18 PM
#4
Share a screenshot of the drive management. It should display a prominent blue bluer for the drive.
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Neko1106
11-18-2020, 10:18 PM #4

Share a screenshot of the drive management. It should display a prominent blue bluer for the drive.

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yar_pvp
Member
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12-09-2020, 06:36 AM
#5
Sure, the layout should match. I’m sure it’s the right form. Just check the black area in the lower right corner—if it says “not allocated,” you probably don’t need to take any action there.
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yar_pvp
12-09-2020, 06:36 AM #5

Sure, the layout should match. I’m sure it’s the right form. Just check the black area in the lower right corner—if it says “not allocated,” you probably don’t need to take any action there.

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Mrmole2000
Member
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12-09-2020, 01:15 PM
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Tea that resembles its original setup isn't from GPT. You might want to reinstall the OS if you haven't configured it yet. Ensure you're booting in UEFI mode. If not, use the mbrtogpt tool in Windows to convert it to GPT. Then, consider using a tool like gparted on a Linux live disk to relocate the partition and expand the C partition.
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Mrmole2000
12-09-2020, 01:15 PM #6

Tea that resembles its original setup isn't from GPT. You might want to reinstall the OS if you haven't configured it yet. Ensure you're booting in UEFI mode. If not, use the mbrtogpt tool in Windows to convert it to GPT. Then, consider using a tool like gparted on a Linux live disk to relocate the partition and expand the C partition.

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12-25-2020, 04:16 PM
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I believe I'll just reinstall—it should be quick and the simplest option. Could you clarify what EFI mode refers to?
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toughguy111269
12-25-2020, 04:16 PM #7

I believe I'll just reinstall—it should be quick and the simplest option. Could you clarify what EFI mode refers to?

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tengel123
Junior Member
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12-25-2020, 04:22 PM
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UEFI is the latest boot method that enables GPT support for drives and additional capabilities. Choose the UEFI option for your drives, and I’ll disable CSM on your board unless you require it for other functions.
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tengel123
12-25-2020, 04:22 PM #8

UEFI is the latest boot method that enables GPT support for drives and additional capabilities. Choose the UEFI option for your drives, and I’ll disable CSM on your board unless you require it for other functions.

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LegendaryPrimx
Junior Member
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12-25-2020, 06:46 PM
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The bios will provide an update once it functions.
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LegendaryPrimx
12-25-2020, 06:46 PM #9

The bios will provide an update once it functions.

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Shad0wHydra13
Senior Member
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12-25-2020, 07:36 PM
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I turned off CSPM but can’t locate UEFI in my BIOS settings. The manual mentioned a specific path, but that choice isn’t available. Does the Secure Boot feature serve the same purpose?
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Shad0wHydra13
12-25-2020, 07:36 PM #10

I turned off CSPM but can’t locate UEFI in my BIOS settings. The manual mentioned a specific path, but that choice isn’t available. Does the Secure Boot feature serve the same purpose?

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