I want to use all 4TB of my Windows Server 2008 R2-running Dell PowerEdge 840 server. However, the MBR in the BIOS only allows me to use 2TB of it. Is there a way to get around this?
If the MBR on your BIOS limits you to 2TB, you can try to put this concern to rest by converting your MBR to GPT. GPT partition style allows you to use disks larger than 2TB on Windows and create numerous logical partitions.
For more detailed information about MBR and GPT, please refer to MBR VS GPT | What's the Difference and Which Is Better
Converting MBR to GPT is not as complicated as you might think, and EaseUS Partition Master helps you simplify the steps. You can successfully convert to GPT without deleting partitions.
With EaseUS Partition Master, you can easily convert MBR to GPT without losing data. No matter whether you are a computer beginner or an expert, it's not difficult to change the partition style of Windows Server.
The following is a simple step-by-step guide:
Step 1. Download and launch EaseUS Partition Master.
Step 2. Go to Disk Converter and select "Convert MBR to GPT."
Step 3. Select the MBR disk in the next step and start the conversion.
Notice: If converting a system disk, please note that MBR supports BIOS, while GPT supports UEFI. And you should make sure that your computer's motherboard supports the target partition style boot method.
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