If you are running a branded server (Dell PowerEdge, HP ProLiant, Lenovo ThinkSystem), use the generic Intel drivers. Use the vendor's specific drivers.
: Intended for desktop/consumer systems (Windows 10/11). While it worked on Windows Server 2016, the installer for newer versions typically blocks installation on Windows Server 2019. intel rapid storage technology download windows server 2019
| | Solution | |-------------|---------------| | “This installation package is not supported by this processor type” | You downloaded a 32-bit driver. Server 2019 requires x64 (f6flpy-x64). | | Windows Server 2019 refuses to install the driver (unsigned error) | Boot with bcdedit /set testsigning on , then install. Revert after. | | RAID volume disappears after Windows Update | Reinstall IRST driver. Then hide future driver updates via wushowhide.diagcab . | | Blue screen INACCESSIBLE_BOOT_DEVICE | This means you switched BIOS from RAID to AHCI or vice versa after install. Boot into recovery and uninstall IRST. | | IRST GUI says “No supported hardware found” | Your SATA controller is in AHCI mode, not RAID. Reconfigure BIOS. | If you are running a branded server (Dell
Intel's general RST download page usually lists Windows 10 and Server 2016 but omits Server 2019. While it worked on Windows Server 2016, the