Install Windows 8 on the SSD drive?

Bought a T7910 precision renovated with two 4 TB hard disks and a 512 GB SSD. For some reason, the computer has been configured with the operating system on one of the hard drives. I want to install my OS and apps on the SSD, but the installation CD Windows 8.1 won't let me. It says I need something or other instead of the MBR something or other who has detected an EFI.

So, what is needed to do a clean install of the operating system Windows 8.1 on my SSD?

ONLY if you install 8.1 Windows 64-bit:

Remove the HARD drive. Starting installation of F2 and verify the boot mode - is UEFI or legacy? When you have installed, there were all the existing partitions? If so, remove them.

It would also be useful to know the EXACT messages you get.

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