Unable to install Windows Server 2012?

I had a small problem on my home server, whenever I tried to install Windows Server 2012 it would give me the error:

"We couldn't create a new partition or locate an existing one. For more information, see the Setup log files."

When trying to select the disk to install to, I did the usual Google search and tried the suggestions (Diskpart commands as expected) but nothing would shift the error.

Turns out a simple BIOS upgrade did the trick and I was on my way within minutes.

Moral of the post, upgrade the BIOS first, it might just save you a bit of time & effort :)

Cheers