If Windows setup asks for a driver to see your SSD:
: Visit the ASUS X515EA Support Page and download the Intel Rapid Storage Technology (IRST) Driver (usually under the Chipset category).
Visit the official ASUS Support Site or use the ASUS DriverHub to find the latest version. Look for the category. asus x515ea irst driver top
Here is everything you need to know about the for the ASUS X515EA.
Because your laptop cannot access its internal storage during setup, the installer needs to read the driver files directly from your external USB media. If Windows setup asks for a driver to
If the drive still does not appear after following the load driver steps, try the following solutions:
Once the driver is on your USB, follow these steps during the installation process: Boot from your Windows installation media. Here is everything you need to know about
: If a driver update causes a system crash, boot into Windows Safe Mode, navigate to Device Manager, locate the storage controller, and choose "Roll Back Driver."
If your X515EA is already running Windows but you want to update the IRST driver or install the control application, follow these steps:
Ensure you are looking under the category. If you still cannot locate it, try toggling the Operating System filter from Windows 10 to Windows 11 or vice versa. Occasionally, the driver is listed under a different OS.
The Intel Rapid Storage Technology (IRST) driver is required for the ASUS X515EA Go to product viewer dialog for this item.