: Ensure your processor is Intel-based. This driver will not work for AMD systems.

on a system with:

Locate the file named Rapid Intel Storage Technology F6flpy-x64-non-vmd.zip (or similar, depending on the exact driver version version). Right-click the .zip file and select .

Step-by-Step Guide: How to Use the Driver During Windows Installation

This is where the F6flpy-x64-non-vmd.zip and its VMD counterpart files come in. These packages contain the necessary .inf and .sys files that you can load from a USB flash drive during the setup to make your drives appear.

This prefix is a historical nod to older Windows setups (like Windows XP), where users had to press the F6 key to load third-party storage drivers via a floppy disk.

Warning: If you have an active RAID setup configured via Intel's storage menu, turning off VMD will temporarily break the array and prevent data access until you re-enable it. Where to Find Safe Driver Downloads

The F6flpy-x64-non-vmd.zip file is a self-extracting archive that contains the following components: