How can I disable the VMD controller?

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I’m using an MSI Sword GF76 B13, and the VMD controller is set in a way that it cannot be disabled. Because of this, Ubuntu does not recognize the internal disk, and I’m unable to install it.
Is there any way to disable the VMD controller on this laptop, or work around this issue so Ubuntu can detect the SSD?
 
I've found this:
In BIOS, you need to open a secret menu. To do this, press Ctrl + Shift on the right and Alt + F2 on the left. As a result, many new sections appear in the BIOS. We need a System Agent Configuration. Next VMD setup menu. Enable VMD Controller. Then we reboot and the menu item Intel Rapid Storage Technology appears in the BIOS.
here:
https://www.reddit.com/r/MSILaptops/comments/14x00wr
 
If you are installing Windows system, download Intel Rapid Storage Technology F6 Driver from MSI website and load the driver.
 
qlflfl10115b402ea said:
I’m using an MSI Sword GF76 B13, and the VMD controller is set in a way that it cannot be disabled. Because of this, Ubuntu does not recognize the internal disk, and I’m unable to install it.
Is there any way to disable the VMD controller on this laptop, or work around this issue so Ubuntu can detect the SSD?
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To make VMD no longer grayed out on the Vector 16 HX, press the weird symbol key next to FN and the F2 key
 
OK, I just did this. It worked.

I have two Katanas (B13VGK) - a 15" and a 17". I have twin Samsung 990 Pros in each and needed to update the firmware on them. They were 3-4 revisions behind because I had to work up the nerve to do this, lol :cool:

1. Boot into Safe mode:
Open an elevated command prompt and run:
bcdedit /set {current} safeboot minimal

2. Enter the following command to boot into the BIOS screen. It will save you from having to peck at the DEL key.
shutdown /r /fw /t 0

3. Enter Advanced Mode:
In the BIOS "Advanced" screen, use Right-Shift + CoPilot + Left-Alt + F2 to reveal the hidden menu.

4. Disable VMD:
Choose "System Agent(SA) Configuration";
Choose "VMD setup menu";
Change "Enable VMD controller" to "Disabled".
Save Changes and reboot. You'll be in Safe mode.

6. Reboot into normal mode:
After Windows boots into Safe Mode, open an elevated command prompt and run:
bcdedit /deletevalue {current} safeboot
then reboot one more time.

7. If you open the Device Manager, there should now be a "Standard NVM Express Controller" device under Storage Controllers. I'm not certain whether it's necessary to go back and re-enable the VMD. I'll see what happens.

Rob
 
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josem160502f0 said:
I've found this:
In BIOS, you need to open a secret menu. To do this, press Ctrl + Shift on the right and Alt + F2 on the left. As a result, many new sections appear in the BIOS. We need a System Agent Configuration. Next VMD setup menu. Enable VMD Controller. Then we reboot and the menu item Intel Rapid Storage Technology appears in the BIOS.
here:
https://www.reddit.com/r/MSILaptops/comments/14x00wr
Click to expand...
You helped very much. Thank you.
 
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