Click the button located at the bottom-left corner of the window. In the pop-up window, click Browse .
Select the driver from the list (usually labeled Intel RST VMD Controller or similar) and click .
Which (e.g., 12th gen, 13th gen) are you using?
If you are at the Windows "Where do you want to install Windows?" screen and no drives appear, follow these steps as recommended by HP Support community members :
Plug the USB installation media back into the target computer and boot into the Windows Setup wizard. F6flpy-x64-non-vmd.zip And F6flpy-x64-vmd.zip
This package is designed for modern systems that utilize Intel's Volume Management Device (VMD) architecture. VMD is a hardware logic inside Intel processors (starting heavily with 11th Gen Tiger Lake, 12th Gen Alder Lake, and newer) that directly manages NVMe SSDs. It provides advanced features like bootable RAID configurations, hot-plugging support, and direct hardware error handling without relying on the OS.
Both archives generally contain:
The most important step is knowing which file corresponds to your BIOS settings.
Follow these steps to extract the correct drivers and successfully install Windows on your drive. Step 1: Download and Prepare the Drivers Click the button located at the bottom-left corner
To ensure you use the correct package, it is essential to understand how changes drive detection: Driver Package Target Platforms Primary Controller Driver F6flpy-x64-VMD.zip Intel 11th Gen to 15th Gen Core CPUs iaStorVD.sys Laptops & Mobile Platforms with VMD enabled in the BIOS. F6flpy-x64-Non-VMD.zip Intel 10th Gen CPUs and older iaStorAC.sys Desktop Platforms and systems without hardware-level VMD. 1. F6flpy-x64-VMD.zip Technology : Built for Intel Volume Management Device (VMD) .
Navigate to the , Storage , or System Configuration tab.
is legacy/fallback for older systems or Windows 7. F6flpy-x64-vmd.zip is the future-proof driver required for all Intel platforms from 11th Gen onward when VMD is enabled (which is the default on most OEM systems).
Note: While disabling VMD is a quick fix, keeping VMD enabled and utilizing the F6flpy-x64-vmd.zip file is highly recommended for modern laptops to ensure optimal power efficiency, drive security, and manufacturer-supported storage operations. Which (e
Since Intel no longer provides the simple ZIP files directly, you have two primary methods to obtain them: extracting from the installer or using OEM sources.
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Navigate to your USB drive, locate the folder you created, and click OK .
Choosing the wrong folder will fail to resolve the problem. This comprehensive guide breaks down the core differences between these two drivers, why modern systems require them, and exactly how to use them to get your storage drive recognized during a Windows installation. Understanding the Core Difference: VMD vs. Non-VMD
If you are unsure, download both ZIP files to the same USB flash drive. Try non-vmd first. If the drive doesn't appear, try vmd . There is no harm in loading the wrong driver; Windows will simply say "No new drivers found."