When installing Windows on a modern computer (especially laptops or PCs with 11th Gen Intel processors or newer), the Windows installer often fails to detect the NVMe SSD or SATA hard drive. This happens because the generic drivers included in the Windows installation media do not support the specific storage controller on your motherboard.
This is the most confusing part for many users. Here is a hard rule: Rapid Intel Storage Technology F6flpy-x64-non-vmd.zip
Use DISM (Deployment Imaging Servicing and Management): When installing Windows on a modern computer (especially
– To inject storage drivers into a custom Windows image. Rapid Intel Storage Technology F6flpy-x64-non-vmd.zip
Windows 11 USB installer shows no drives.
It is vital to choose the correct version based on your BIOS settings: