Once you have the driver files on your Windows installation media or a separate USB drive, follow these steps:
Public repositories like GitHub have made these extracted drivers available, as seen in the IRST-VMD-Drivers repository, which maintains copies for Intel generations 8 through 15. While convenient, ensure you and only source from reputable community members.
: For Windows 10/11 on NVMe with VMD off, you do not need this file. Windows detects the drive natively. F6flpy-x64-non-vmd.zip And F6flpy-x64-vmd.zip
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 F6flpy-x64-Non-VMD.zip and F6flpy-x64-VMD.zip Removed
The Windows installer will scan the folder and display a compatible driver list (typically named something like Intel RST VMD Controller ). Highlight the matching driver and click . Once you have the driver files on your
Navigate to your USB flash drive and select the extracted driver folder.
Direct link pattern (version may change): Windows detects the drive natively
: The VMD driver includes PCI hardware IDs like:
The distinction between F6flpy-x64-Non-VMD.zip and F6flpy-x64-VMD.zip represents the evolution of Intel's storage technology. While Intel's decision to remove the standalone ZIP files has introduced complexity, it has not made the task impossible. By understanding the underlying VMD technology, knowing which driver your system requires, and mastering the extraction methods described above, you can successfully install Windows on even the most modern Intel hardware.