How to find a driver for computers without operating systems?

Internal SSD Ultra® 3D SSD
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I have bought the SanDisk Ultra M.2 NVMe 3D SSD. Unfortunatelly, my laptop doesn’t detect it. I guess, it miss the driver. Now I’, looking for the driver to download and install.

Not helpful is the sandisk website. It doesn’t provide a download link, that I was able to find. Search engines were equally unhelpful. I have only found a dashboard for existing operating systems. But without driver I can’t install the operating system to use the dashboard finding the driver. I’m really frustrated.

Can anybody help me, please?

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Hi @Achse,

Thanks for reporting the issue. Have you opened a Support Case? If not please click here and open a new support case to assist in the best possible way.

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That is my Solution:

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Finding drivers for a computer without an operating system can be tricky, but it’s entirely possible with the right approach. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you get the drivers you need.

Step 1: Identify the Hardware

Before you can download drivers, you must identify your computer’s hardware components. Key parts to identify include:

  • Motherboard (for chipset, storage controllers)
  • Graphics card (GPU)
  • Network adapters (Wi-Fi/Ethernet)
  • Audio devices

If your hardware is already in your possession, the model number may be printed on the components themselves. If not, check the product manual or use the manufacturer’s website for reference.

Step 2: Use Another Computer with Internet Access

Since the target computer lacks an OS, use another computer with internet access to download the drivers.

  1. Prepare a USB Flash Drive: At least 4GB or larger is recommended.
  2. Open the Manufacturer’s Website: Visit the official websites for your components to find the latest drivers.

Step 3: Download the Drivers

Visit the respective websites to download drivers:

  • Motherboard/Chipset: Go to your motherboard manufacturer’s support page (e.g., ASUS Support).
  • Graphics Card: Visit NVIDIA or AMD for the latest GPU drivers.
  • Network Drivers: Realtek drivers are available at Realtek Downloads.

Step 4: Transfer to USB and Install

Once downloaded, copy the drivers to your USB drive. Insert the USB into your target PC, install the OS, then run the drivers from the USB.

Step 5: Verify Installation

Once the OS is installed, check Device Manager to ensure all hardware components are recognized and correctly configured.

For more driver assistance, you can use tools like Driver Booster to automatically detect missing drivers.