Look for an option named or Intel VMD Technology . Change its setting from Enabled to Disabled .
If you cannot find it on Acer's site, or if you are already in Windows:
Note: Disabling VMD might cause a slight reduction in storage power efficiency and burst speed optimization, though it is usually unnoticeable during daily office or casual use. Troubleshooting Common Storage Driver Failures acer n20c5 storage driver
Search for your specific laptop model (e.g., Aspire A315-58, which often carries the N20C5 regulatory mark) or search Intel for the .
The is the regulatory model number for the Acer Swift 3 (SF314-511) Look for an option named or Intel VMD Technology
Avoid third-party “driver updater” tools. They often bundle malware or outdated drivers. Always use Acer’s official website.
Modern Acer laptops powered by 11th, 12th, or newer generation Intel Core processors use technology. Intel VMD optimizes data processing and power consumption directly on the PCIe lanes for NVMe M.2 SSDs. Always use Acer’s official website
To make your storage drive visible, you must download the , specifically the VMD controller version matching your laptop architecture. How to Download the Driver: Go to the official Acer Support Website .
If Windows is already installed but running poorly:
: You can bypass the driver requirement by entering the BIOS (press at boot) and disabling the VMD Controller