Intel Volume Management Device (VMD) driver
Intel VMD is present only on supported platforms with VMD-capable Bios configuration. When storage is routed behind VMD, Windows Setup may require the matching RST preinstall driver, but this is not true of every Intel NVMe system. Use the exact OEM or Intel generation package and follow the system maker's setup instructions rather than changing controller mode casually.
Family profile
- Reference coverage
- 10/11 x64 only on package-listed VMD platforms
- Hardware category
- Storage & NVMe
- Manufacturer
- Intel
- Related families listed
- 14 in this category, 23 elsewhere from Intel
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Intel Volume Management Device (VMD) driver at a glance
| Detail | What it means for you |
|---|---|
| Component type | Controller-mode driver for NVMe drives |
| Interface | NVMe behind Intel VMD |
| Vendor driver | May be required when the configured storage path uses VMD |
| Firmware tool | Not applicable; this is a controller driver |
| Where to get it | OEM version on a USB stick for setup |
| Common non-driver issue | Installer shows no drives until it is loaded |
How to tell this is what you have
- VMD-capable Bios and supported Intel generation
- Storage controller hardware ID matched to the preinstall driver
Worth knowing: Needed to detect NVMe drives on some newer platforms during and after Windows install; OEM systems ship a matched version.
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Official sources and citations
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- Intel downloads and documentation
Intel: Use this publisher-maintained page to match the exact Intel model and operating-system release before selecting a package.
- Windows 10 Home and Pro lifecycle
Microsoft Lifecycle: Lifecycle documentation for Windows 10 Home and Pro; separately governed editions and servicing channels can have different dates.
- Intel RST and VMD installation software
Intel: A platform-bounded package example, not a universal VMD download; verify the exact controller, platform, OEM guidance, and OS.
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Other storage & nvme families to compare
Intel Volume Management Device (VMD) driver next to the other 14 families in this category
| Family | Manufacturer | Reference coverage | How you recognize it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intel Volume Management Device (VMD) driver (this page) | Intel | 10/11 x64 only on package-listed VMD platforms | VMD-capable Bios and supported Intel generation |
| Samsung NVMe Driver (970 / 980 / 990 series consumer SSDs) | Samsung | Driver 3.3: 7/8.1/10 on listed models; check Magician separately | Exact Samsung model checked against the NVMe Driver guide |
| Western Digital / SanDisk SSD (WD Blue, WD Black SN series) | Western Digital | support depends on the current model-specific SanDisk/WD utility | Exact WD or SanDisk model and serial |
| Seagate SSD & HDD (BarraCuda, IronWolf, FireCuda) | Seagate | support depends on the selected SeaTools release | Exact BarraCuda, IronWolf, or FireCuda model |
| Kingston SSD (NV / KC / Fury series) | Kingston | Kingston SSD Manager x64: 10/11 x64 for listed SSDs | Exact Kingston model on the current or legacy supported-SSD list |
| Intel Rapid Storage Technology (RST) controller driver | Intel | 10/11 x64 only as listed for the selected generation package | Exact Intel generation listed by the RST package |
| AMD Raid / storage controller driver | AMD | 10/11 only where listed for the exact drive or controller package | Used with Raid on AMD chipsets |
| Dell platform storage/chipset package (OptiPlex, Latitude, XPS) | Dell | 10/11 only where listed for the exact drive or controller package | Chosen by Dell Service Tag |
| HP platform storage/chipset package (EliteBook, ProBook, Pavilion) | HP | 10/11 only where listed for the exact drive or controller package | Chosen by HP product number |
| Lenovo platform storage/chipset package (ThinkPad, IdeaPad, Legion) | Lenovo | 10/11 only where listed for the exact drive or controller package | Chosen by Lenovo machine type and model |
| ASUS motherboard storage/chipset drivers | ASUS | 10/11 only where listed for the exact drive or controller package | Used with ASUS desktop motherboards |
| Gigabyte motherboard storage/chipset drivers | Gigabyte | 10/11 only where listed for the exact drive or controller package | Used with Gigabyte desktop motherboards |
| MSI motherboard storage/chipset drivers | MSI | 10/11 only where listed for the exact drive or controller package | Used with MSI desktop motherboards |
| ASRock motherboard storage/chipset drivers | ASRock | 10/11 only where listed for the exact drive or controller package | Used with ASRock desktop motherboards |
| Corsair NVMe SSD (MP series) | Corsair | 10/11 only where listed for the exact drive or controller package | Labeled MP-series M.2 NVMe drive |
Other Intel families in the catalog
Intel hardware documented outside storage & nvme
| Family | Category | Reference coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Intel Smart Sound Technology (SST) | Audio & Sound | 10, 11 |
| Intel Display Audio (HDMI/DisplayPort) | Audio & Sound | 10, 11 |
| Intel Arc Graphics | Graphics & Video | 10/11 only where the current Intel package lists the GPU |
| Intel Iris Xe / UHD Graphics | Graphics & Video | 10/11 only where the selected package lists this GPU or PC model |
| Intel USB 3.x eXtensible Host Controller | USB & Thunderbolt | Modern 10/11 use the inbox xHCI driver; legacy packages vary |
| Intel Thunderbolt Controller and Software | USB & Thunderbolt | 10/11 only where listed for the exact controller or device package |
| Intel USB4 Connection Manager | USB & Thunderbolt | 11 on systems implementing native USB4 support |
| Intel Wi-Fi (Wireless Adapter Family) | Network & Wi-Fi | Varies by exact adapter, system or board model, package, and release; verify the official support page |
| Intel Ethernet Controllers | Network & Wi-Fi | Varies by exact adapter, system or board model, package, and release; verify the official support page |
| Killer Networking (via PC and board makers) | Network & Wi-Fi | Varies by exact adapter, system or board model, package, and release; verify the official support page |
13 further Intel families are listed on the Intel manufacturer page.