Download the latest Intel RST driver package. Intel has recently transitioned from providing simple .zip files to a SetupRST.exe .
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
Copy the extracted folder (containing files like .inf , .sys , and .cat ) onto your or a separate flash drive. Load During Installation : f6flpyx64 intel vmdzip
The keyword refers to the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology (RST) driver package specifically designed for Intel® Volume Management Device (VMD) . This "F6" driver is essential for users installing Windows 10 or 11 on modern hardware—particularly those with 11th through 14th Gen Intel processors—where the Windows installer often fails to "see" any internal storage drives. Why You Need the F6flpy-x64 Driver
If you are stuck at a "No drives found" screen, follow these steps to use the F6 driver: : Download the latest Intel RST driver package
The file contains the standalone drivers (like iaStorVD.sys ) that you can "pre-load" during this setup phase to make your drives visible. How to Use the Intel VMD Driver During Windows Setup
On the Windows "Select the drive to install" screen, click . Previously there was a F6flpy-x64-Non-VMD
Select the from the list (often highlighted as iaStorVD.sys ) and click Next .