Compatibility Study of Installation of an Operating System with Boot Modes and Partitioning Styles Configuration

Abstract

Introduction: This manuscript is explicating the mutual compatibility of boot modes in a computer system and partitioning styles of Hard Disk Drive. Most of us are familiar with these terms and know a little about these. Methods: This manuscript contains ample information about the boot modes of a computer system and partitioning styles of Hard Disk Drive (HDD) and their related configuration through which we get to know about their configuration and endurability. It also contains some practically verified case studies of the problems which occur due to the wrong configuration of boot modes and partitioning styles, though there are a lot more, the most common ones are discussed along with their solutions. Result: In order to achieve the compatibility, it might require to convert the primary HDD into either GPT or MBR partitioning schemes. It should be marked that this interconversion wipes data on HDD, so cautiously the data on the hard drive must be backed-up before any conversion process. Discussion: This is helpful when the system is equipped with the latest configuration, i.e., UEFI, and if there is a need to install an older operating system that does not support UEFI boot mode (for example, Windows XP), then CSM can help. In addition, some graphics cards (for example, GTX 680) do not support UEFI and hence, require CSM to boot. This means that the CSM can help as a runner for all that hardware configuration (in an updated system with new configuration), which can run only through legacy BIOS configuration. Conclusion: The information contained had been practically verified and is helpful in coping with the newer technology trends which contains more features along with backward compatibility.