Download ~upd~ File F6flpy-x64-non-vmd.zip -
Changing storage modes without pre-loading drivers will cause a blue screen. Always install the non-VMD driver before changing BIOS settings.
| Problem | Solution | | :--- | :--- | | Driver loads but drives still missing | Disable Secure Boot temporarily; check CSM/Legacy settings | | “Digital signature” warning during load | Ensure you extracted all files (including catalog .cat files) | | Blue screen after Windows boots | Reinstall using the correct driver (VMD vs non-VMD) | | Drive detected but install fails | Check drive health and remove all other non-OS drives |
Intel provides two primary versions of the RST driver for installation: F6flpy-x64-vmd.zip (For systems with VMD enabled) Download File F6flpy-x64-non-vmd.zip
⚠ – Installing the wrong version can lead to:
Select the matching Intel RST controller driver from the list that appears and click . “People are going to visit sketchy websites to
“People are going to visit sketchy websites to download these drivers now, such a dis-service to your own community. RST should have never existed if you were not going to support it correctly.”
Once you have obtained the driver files and extracted them to a folder on your Windows installation USB drive (it can be the same drive), follow these steps: Download File F6flpy-x64-non-vmd.zip
Quick checklist (copy/paste)
| Driver Pack | Purpose | When to Use | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | F6flpy-x64-non-vmd.zip | Standard NVMe/SATA without VMD | Most consumer builds, clean Windows installs | | F6flpy-x64-vmd.zip | VMD-enabled driver (Intel RST) | Enterprise, Hot-plug NVMe, advanced RAID | | F6flpy-x86.zip | 32-bit version | Legacy systems (rare, Windows 7/8 32-bit) | | SetupRST.exe | Full software + GUI | After Windows is installed, not for setup |
If the drives still do not appear: