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| Feature | UEFI | Legacy (CSM/BIOS) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Disk Partition Style | GPT (GUID Partition Table) | MBR (Master Boot Record) | | Boot Speed | Faster (parallel initialization) | Slower (sequential) | | Disk Size Limit | Supports drives >2TB | Max 2TB boot drive | | Partitions Limit | Up to 128 primary partitions | 4 primary partitions (or 3 + extended) | | Security | Secure Boot (helps prevent malware) | No secure boot | | Modern Hardware | Required for NVMe, GPU UEFI GOP | May not support new hardware | Would you like step-by-step screenshots for any of

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