To ensure compatibility, always download the version verified for your specific model from the Official ASUS Support Site :

Support Intel's Volume Management Device (VMD) technology, which optimizes data management but requires specific drivers for Windows to "see" the drive. Why Can't Windows Find My Drive?

The driver is a critical feature for the ASUS X515EA , primarily used to resolve the issue where the storage drive (HDD/SSD) is not detected during a clean Windows 10 or 11 installation . This occurs because the 11th Gen Intel processors (Tiger Lake) in this laptop require the Intel VMD (Volume Management Device) driver to communicate with the storage hardware. Key Helpful Features of the IRST Driver

ASUS VivoBook X515EA is generally reviewed as a solid, budget-friendly "all-rounder," though it is notorious for a specific "invisible drive" issue during Windows installation. This problem stems from the Intel Rapid Storage Technology (IRST) driver requirements of its 11th Gen processor. The "IRST Driver" Critical Fix