FAT32 option not available to format the hard disk during Windows 7 installation

I have a computer of Windows 10.  The owner wants to put on Windows 7.  I change the hard drive on the mbr to gpt.  But with the BIOS to TPG, I read that it, the bios would accept FAT32 hard drive.  I don't seem to have this option only NTFS.  Question: How to format a drive in FAT32.

Hi John,.

Thanks for posting your question on the Microsoft community.

Thank you for details on the issue.

Before you begin, note that the FAT32 file system has size limitations. You cannot create a FAT32 partition greater than 32 gigabytes (GB). In addition, you cannot store a file greater than 4 GB on a FAT32 partition. If the partition you want to format is larger than 32 GB, NTFS format may be a better option.

However, I suggest you use the steps in this article and check if it helps.
Reference:
Format
https://TechNet.Microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc730730.aspx?f=255&MSPPError=-2147217396

Important notes:
BIOS change / semiconductor (CMOS) to complementary metal oxide settings can cause serious problems that may prevent your computer from starting properly. Microsoft cannot guarantee that problems resulting from the configuration of the BIOS/CMOS settings can be solved. Changes to settings are at your own risk.

Converting a hard disk partition or volume from NTFS to FAT32 requires that you reformat the partition, which deletes all the data on this subject. Be sure to back up data that you want to keep before you begin.

Additional information:
Convert a hard disk or partition to FAT32 format
http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/convert-hard-disk-partition-FAT32-format#1TC=Windows-7

I hope this information helps.

Please let us know if you need more help.

Thank you

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