After Windows is installed, you should download and install the full application from the Microsoft Store. This software provides the user interface to manage your drives, check their health, and configure RAID volumes.
If you downloaded a .zip file, extract it to a folder. If it's a .exe , use a command like SetupRST.exe -extractdrivers SetupRST_extracted to get the raw driver files ( .inf , .sys , .cat ).
To recap:
Copy the unzipped driver folder (specifically the one containing files) onto your Windows installation USB drive. Boot Setup: rapid intel storage technology f6flpyx64nonvmdzip install
Windows cannot detect your solid-state drive (SSD) during a clean installation because the installer lacks the required storage controllers. Intel Rapid Storage Technology (IRST) drivers bridge this gap by allowing the Windows setup wizard to communicate with modern NVMe and SATA drives.
, is essential for detecting modern SSDs during a clean Windows installation. If your hard drive or SSD is missing when you reach the "Where do you want to install Windows?" screen, this driver is typically the missing link. Why You Need This File Modern Intel processors (11th Gen to 14th Gen) often use Intel Volume Management Device (VMD)
Note: If the manufacturer only provides a SetupRST.exe file, you can extract the files using the Windows Command Prompt by executing: SetupRST.exe -extract drivers . Step 2: Load the Driver During Windows Installation After Windows is installed, you should download and
Intel Rapid Storage Technology (IRST) driver package, often titled f6flpy-x64-non-vmd.zip
Copy the entire (not the original zipped file).
The screen will refresh, and your unallocated space or existing drive partitions will now appear in the list. Step 3: Alternative Bios Fix (If Driver Loading Fails) If it's a
This method is for users who have access to a working Windows PC to prepare the USB drive.
Sometimes disabling Secure Boot in the BIOS allows the driver to load properly. Post-Installation: Installing the RST Software
Right-click the downloaded .zip file and select .
: After the extraction is complete, copy the entire RST_Driver folder onto the same USB drive you are using for your Windows installation.