The driver must be extracted to a USB flash drive. Windows setup cannot read .zip or .exe files.
If you can't integrate the drivers into the installation media: sata driver for windows 10 installation
Check your computer’s BIOS/UEFI for the SATA mode. Common options: The driver must be extracted to a USB flash drive
| Problem | Likely Fix | |---------|-------------| | Still no drives after loading driver | Wrong driver version. Try an older or newer Intel RST driver. | | “No signed drivers found” | Temporarily disable driver signature enforcement (advanced boot options) or use a properly signed manufacturer driver. | | Blue screen after installation | SATA mode mismatch. Ensure BIOS matches the driver you installed (AHCI vs RAID). | | Drive appears but can’t install | Drive may be GPT. Clean the drive using Shift+F10 → diskpart → select disk X → clean . | Common options: | Problem | Likely Fix |