Q: Format external HD with GUID to enable eDrive
New external (LaCie 2T) HD is formatted w/ OS Extended (Journaled). Error message when I try to create an eDrive reads: "The seclected drive is using the Master Boot Record partition scheme. It should be Apple Partition Map or GUID to create an eDrive." I do not understand how to create an Apple Partition Map or GUID; Disk Utility doesn't seem to speak to me about this. The bizarre thing is that this is the identical model of HD - albeit newer by 3 yrs. - that replaces the full one. I am running OSX 10.8.2. Would very much appreciate how-to help...
iMac, OS X Mountain Lion (10.8.2), LaCie 2T External HD
Posted on Feb 23, 2013 11:12 AM
Okay first you need to make sure that your external hard drive is GUID partition, if it is not them follow these instructions, http://support.apple.com/kb/ts1600 Then take a look at the TechTool instructions, http://www.micromat.com/techtool-pro-6-manual/techtool-pro-6-manual-tools#eDrive
Posted on Feb 23, 2013 2:44 PM