Understanding Intel Rapid Storage Technology for Dell | Dell US

It is a modified or repackaged version of the Intel Rapid Storage Technology (RST) "F6" floppy disk driver, specifically the 64-bit non-VMD (Volume Management Device) variant, compressed into a standard ZIP format.

: Necessary for those running multiple drives in RAID 0 or RAID 1 for speed or redundancy.

: Improved link power management for SSDs.

While the removal of the official F6 ZIP files by Intel initially created a major obstacle, understanding the underlying technology allows users to create a safe and effective workaround.

Select the matching .inf controller file (typically labeled or Intel RST Managed Premium Controller ).

This repack contains redistributed under Intel’s driver license terms. No proprietary code has been modified. The repack only reorganizes delivery format. Intel does not endorse this repack. Use at your own risk; always verify driver integrity against official Intel sources.

Because this is a modified "repack," you must be cautious. Malicious actors can inject rootkits into driver .sys files.

If you don't use this driver, you will see a screen showing when trying to select an installation target. How to Use f6flpyx64nonvmdzip During Windows Installation

If you are stuck at a blank drive selection screen during Windows setup, you do not need to rely on unverified third-party "repack" downloads, which can pose security risks. Instead, you can create your own secure repack using official tools. Phase 1: Manually Extracting Drivers from SetupRST.exe

or your motherboard manufacturer's website and download the standard SetupRST.exe installer instead.

The term "repack" in this context usually refers to third-party or community-hosted versions of these drivers, often because Intel has transitioned to an -only installer ( SetupRST.exe