Can't run CDs

[Jimboz]

I have built my PC, it's my first one, and I wanted to install Windows XP on it. I inserted the CD, and it ran all those checking and loading etc. but in the end it says that windows cant find a hard disk. I have a hard disk installed and I'm sure that it's plugged in properly cuz i see it in the Bios. So I thought maybe it needs a driver. I loaded the CD with the driver into the computer and it told me to insert a floppy into the drive so it can make a driver diskette. i did, and nothing happened. So i restarted and now it cant even read the CD. What is wrong?

[doctorgonzo]

Please post your system specs.

[Jimboz]

Motherboard: Asrock Twins HD-TV
CPU: Intel 64-bit 2.66Ghz
RAM: Samsung Orginal DDR DIMM 400 512MB
CD: LiteOnCD/DVD R/RW
Hard disk: SATA 80GB

[barch 88]

I may be mistaken, but don't you need Windows XP 64 to run a 64 bit CPU?

[doctorgonzo]

I may be mistaken, but don't you need Windows XP 64 to run a 64 bit CPU?

No, you don't. You just won't get the added benefits of a 64-bit processor if you don't have a 64-bit OS.

[Cricket]

During the Windows installation process are you installing the SATA drivers from a floppy disk?

:) Cricket

[Jimboz]

My CD problem is fixed. But now it says that it cant find the hard disk

I popped in the Windows XP CD, and it SAYS that its loaded the SATA driver, but then when i selected install, it says it cant find my hard drive and to restart. Please help

[Cricket]

Check your motherboard manual again to see which SATA port the main hard drive should be plugged into.

:) Cricket