Trying to install win 7

Hi trying to install win 7 on my hp envy dv6 7228nr, when i reach the installation and press install now, it says it needs drivers. I searched for answers , most said i need to download sata drivers. PLZ help, if it is true, plz provide me appropriate downlod link of the drivers coz i couldn t find them.
Intel(R) Mobile Express Chipset SATA RAID Controller  harware id :   
PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_282A&SUBSYS_1818103C&REV_04
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Hi:
See if this works...
Download the drivers from this link below (first or second file listed -- 32 or 64 bit as applicable).
https://downloadcenter.intel.com/Detail_Desc.aspx?​agr=Y&ProdId=2101&DwnldID=23060&keyword=Intel+Rap...
Copy the files onto a usb flash drive without any folders.
With the flash drive and W7 installation media plugged into the machine, boot from the W7 installation media.
After you select the install now option, select the Drive Options - Advanced menu, then select the Load Driver option.
You should now see the storage driver files listed.
If you check the box, it will only include the compatible driver.
Follow the prompts and hopefully, W7 will install.

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