Intel recently transitioned from providing these drivers in simple .zip folders to distributing them as .exe installers (like SetupRST.exe ). While the .exe works if you are already inside Windows, it is useless when your PC won't even recognize a drive to install Windows on.
Instructions:
Boot your computer with the Windows installation USB and begin the installation process. Download File F6flpy-x64-non-vmd.zip
If Windows rejects the driver, you may have extracted the wrong variant. If your motherboard has VMD active in the BIOS, you will need the package instead of the non-vmd version. Alternatively, you can enter your computer's BIOS/UEFI settings and toggle the storage controller mode from "VMD" to "AHCI" or "NVMe". The Driver Folder Appears Empty During Setup Intel recently transitioned from providing these drivers in
Right-click the downloaded .zip file and select . If Windows rejects the driver, you may have
The file name breaks down into specific technical designations:
This file contains the drivers in a format that the Windows installer can read before the full operating system is installed.