During Windows setup, click and browse to that USB folder to reveal your disk. Performance and Compatibility
It is generally safe to uninstall the RST software (the management app) on single-drive systems, but the underlying driver should remain to ensure the controller operates efficiently. Intel Sata Non Raid Driver
On some chipsets, using the generic Windows driver instead of the specific Intel RST driver can lead to increased boot times or system hangs. How to Obtain and Install During Windows setup, click and browse to that
On 11th Gen platforms and newer, Intel Volume Management Device (VMD) technology may "take over" both SATA and NVMe drives. If VMD is enabled in the BIOS, you must use the RST driver even for a single non-RAID disk to be seen by the OS. How to Obtain and Install On 11th Gen
It is highly recommended to download the driver from your system manufacturer's website (e.g., Dell, Acer, ASUS) rather than the generic Intel site, as manufacturers often customize drivers for specific hardware. Manual Loading (F6 Method): Download the "f6flpy" or "VMD" driver package.