Not able to install Windows (system does not recognize any drives) or Windows does not load after BIOS update.

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Lack of Intel VMD driver will cause this issue when installing Windows with Intel VMD option enabled inside BIOS. Please provide pre-install driver from download page.
The Intel VMD status may have changed upon BIOS update procedure. Check Intel VMD status inside the BIOS, turn it back on if the Windows was installed with Intel VMD support enabled.