Why you need it:
Modern Intel systems (11th gen+) use VMD (Volume Management Device) to manage NVMe/RAID. Windows installation media doesn't include this driver by default.
At the center of this evolution is a critical, yet often overlooked component: the Intel Rapid Storage Technology (RST) Driver with VMD (Volume Management Device). Intel Rst Vmd Driver Zip File
Once the contents of the ZIP file are installed, the user gains access to the Intel Rapid Storage Technology UI, a dashboard that provides visibility and control previously unavailable to NVMe users. What is Intel RST VMD Driver