: This package targets systems with Intel VMD enabled in the BIOS. It routes your NVMe SSD storage controller through the Intel VMD processor block to manage RAID configurations, power states, and data security.
Understanding the difference between these two files is key to understanding modern Intel storage management. Both files are part of Intel's Rapid Storage Technology (IRST) suite but serve distinct purposes based on your system's hardware configuration.
Try selecting the folder first (as most modern setups require VMD). Click OK .
The two filenames indicate variant builds:
This is the default requirement for almost all modern, out-of-the-box laptops (such as ASUS, Acer, HP, Dell, and Lenovo) powered by 11th, 12th, 13th, or 14th Gen Intel processors.
Unzip both packages into separate, clearly named folders (e.g., \RST_VMD and \RST_NonVMD ) directly onto the root directory of the same Windows installation USB drive. Step 2: Boot into the Installer and Load the Driver
This file is for systems with Intel VMD technology enabled in the BIOS/UEFI.
This package relies heavily on the iaStorAC.sys driver file to recognize standard SATA or PCIe controllers.
Select the \RST_VMD folder (if you are running an 11th Gen Core CPU or newer laptop) or the \RST_NonVMD folder. Click .
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