When your motherboard has Intel VMD enabled by default, the storage controller hides the raw SSD behind the VMD layer. Without the matching driver, the Windows installer cannot communicate with the VMD controller, resulting in the "We couldn't find any drives" error message.
By mastering the Intel RST VMD driver zip file, you ensure a smooth, driver-free (ironically) installation of Windows on the fastest storage available today. Keep a copy of the extracted driver on your master USB stick; you will be grateful you did on your next build.
