Intel Rapid Storage Technology Driver for HP Z640 to install new SSD HD

[Ron-Ray]

I own a HP Z640 Workstation. I am trying to install Windows 11 on a new 2 GB SSD HD, but continue receiving the error message: "We couldn't find any drives ... To get a storage driver, click 'load driver".  I have downloaded drivers "Intel Rapid Storage Technology (RST)", "iaStorVD", and others to no avail. 

Can you please help me with the correct drivers to install Windows 11 on a new SSD?   Thank you.

[Paul_Tikkanen · Accepted solution]

Interesting...

I didn't think Windows would need any storage controller drivers in order to find the drive on your PC.

That normally only happens with PCs that have Intel 11th > 13th gen core processors.

The only suggestion I can offer would be to try the Intel Rapid Storage Technology Enterprise drivers from your PC's support page that I zipped up and attached below.  I had to extract the drivers from the exe file.

Unzip and copy all of the files in the folder in the attachment to a USB flash drive.

Have the flash drive and your Windows installation media plugged into USB ports.

Boot from the Windows installation flash drive.

When you get to the screen where no drives can be found, click on the Load driver option, browse to the flash drive with the storage controller drivers on it.

If you check the box, it will only include the compatible driver.

If Windows still can't find the drive, uncheck the box to include the compatible driver and try any of the ones listed.

[Ron-Ray]

Thank you Paul, I'll try this first thing in the morning. I'll get back to you, hopefully after I get the new SSD HD running. 

[Paul_Tikkanen]

You're very welcome.

[Ron-Ray]

Thank you, Paul. The drivers did the trick!  (sSATA iaStorB)  You are a lifesaver (well, at least a "PC Saver"!). 👍

[Paul_Tikkanen]

Anytime.

Glad to have been of assistance.

Cheers,

Paul