Grub install shows message '/dev/sdb1 does not have any corresponding BIOS Device'

Solution Verified - Updated -

Issue

  • When trying to reinstall grub on my drive I get the following error:

    $ grub-install /dev/sda
    /dev/sdb1 does not have any corresponding BIOS Device
    

Environment

  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5, 6
  • GRUB Boot loader

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