This is the standard "non-RAID" mode for SATA controllers. The RST driver replaces the generic "Standard SATA AHCI Controller" driver provided by Microsoft.
During Windows setup, click and browse to that USB folder to reveal your disk. Performance and Compatibility Intel Sata Non Raid Driver
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. This is the standard "non-RAID" mode for SATA controllers
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. Performance and Compatibility On 11th Gen platforms and