Hard Drive Partitioning Issue Installing Windows 7* 64 Bit Edition on Intel® Workstation Boards
Content Type: Install & Setup | Article ID: 000007690 | Last Reviewed: 12/11/2023
Issue description:
Issue is seen especially when Windows 7 installation is done through a bootable USB Drive.
OS detects 2 partitions. One is of default 100 MB and the other shows the size of the hard drive.
While partitioning the HDD the system does not allow to select the Hard Drive.
Issue resolution:
Restart the system and enter the CMOS Setup.
Change the Boot Priority option to Hard Disk as the Primary Boot Device.
Reset the BIOS to Defaults.
Cause:
Usually observed when the USB device is set as the First Boot Device.