Specifies that this driver is for non-VMD (Volume Management Device) NVMe storage controllers. This differs from other Intel drivers designed for the newer VMD technology, which often causes "missing driver" issues on 11th Gen Intel and newer systems ⁠3.2.1 . Why You Need This Driver

f6flpy-x64-nonvmd.zip file contains the Intel Rapid Storage Technology (RST) drivers used specifically to detect storage drives during a Windows installation when VMD (Volume Management Device)

The motherboard passes the SSD data through the Intel VMD controller.

You likely need this driver if you are in the middle of a Windows installation and encounter the message: "We couldn't find any drives. To get a storage driver, click Load driver." How to Use the Driver

Click the button located at the bottom-left corner of the window. Click Browse in the pop-up box.

Now there is only the option to download the SetupRST.exe. Previously there was a F6flpy-x64-Non-VMD. zip and F6flpy-x64-VMD. zip. Intel Community

. It is a standalone "F6" floppy driver used primarily during a fresh installation of Windows to allow the installer to detect storage drives. Key Details and Use Cases

If you have ever tried installing a fresh copy of Windows 10 or 11 on a modern Intel-based laptop or desktop, you might have encountered a frustrating issue: .