Whether you are clean-installing Windows 10 or Windows 11 on a modern Intel-based laptop or desktop, you might encounter a frustrating roadblock: a blank screen during the installation process with the error message,
: Almost all modern Intel laptops ship with VMD enabled by default to save power and optimize battery profiles. Use f6flpy-x64-vmd.zip .
The result is a blank screen at the drive selection menu stating, "We couldn't find any drives."
Before diving into the files, it helps to understand the underlying technology. F6flpy-x64-non-vmd.zip And F6flpy-x64-vmd.zip
This package contains the drivers specifically designed to support Intel RST VMD platforms.
⚠️ If you pick the wrong one, Windows Setup will show “No new devices were found” or driver mismatch.
Both archives generally contain:
: It handles complex RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 arrays directly at the processor level.
If you do not have access to a second computer to download the drivers, or if you prefer a simpler architecture, you can choose to bypass the VMD requirement altogether.
Step-by-Step Guide: How to Load the Driver During Windows Setup Whether you are clean-installing Windows 10 or Windows
These files are not general-purpose drivers; they are specialized used primarily during the Windows operating system installation process. Their purpose is to allow Windows Setup to recognize NVMe SSDs and SATA drives when the storage controller is configured in a specific mode (especially VMD or Intel RST Premium).
When you arrive at the blank drive selection screen, click the button located in the bottom-left corner. Click Browse in the pop-up window.
Both are for Intel storage controllers, typically needed when: This package contains the drivers specifically designed to
Loading the driver during setup provides Windows with the precise "translation map" it needs to see past the VMD controller and detect your NVMe SSD. Which Driver Should You Choose?