: In most cases, enabling VMD + using the VMD driver results in identical sequential read/write speeds to non-VMD. Random 4K QD1 may show a very slight drop (<3%) due to extra mapping layer.

: This driver is designed for modern platforms (typically Intel 11th Gen and newer) where VMD is enabled in the BIOS. VMD acts as a hardware logic layer that manages NVMe SSDs, often to support RAID configurations or to optimize power and data efficiency. F6flpy-x64-non-vmd.zip

When in doubt on a laptop made in the last three years, reach for the VMD driver first. Your NVMe drive—and your sanity—will thank you.