The file is a driver package for Intel® Rapid Storage Technology (IRST) designed to be used during a clean Windows installation. It allows the Windows installer to "see" and communicate with storage drives on systems that do not use Intel Volume Management Device (VMD) technology. Key Purpose and Usage
: During a Windows installation, if your hard drive or SSD doesn't appear in the "Where do you want to install Windows?" list, you must manually load this driver. rapid intel storage technology f6flpyx64nonvmdzip top
If your drives are missing during setup, follow these steps to load the driver manually. Understanding Intel Rapid Storage Technology for Dell F6flpy-x64-Non-VMD
) contains the "F6" drivers required during the initial "Where do you want to install Windows?" setup screen. Intel Community Non-VMD vs. VMD If your drives are missing during setup, follow