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For larger disks, make sure the partition table is gpt (vs mbr). This allows for larger and more partitions. To do this: | |||
<pre>Using GParted, you can do this by going into Device->Create Partition Table and select "gpt" from the list.</pre> |
Revision as of 02:41, 22 October 2015
Use fdisk to identify new hard drive (use sudo or root)
fdisk -l
For larger disks, make sure the partition table is gpt (vs mbr). This allows for larger and more partitions. To do this:
Using GParted, you can do this by going into Device->Create Partition Table and select "gpt" from the list.