When I install windows xp it only recognises 131 gb hard drive but bios is
reading it ok as 300 gb

maybe
http://support.microsoft.com/default...&Product=winxp
But then maybe you need to install sata/raid drivers - read instructions
supplied with your mobo manual as to the usage of sata hd's

"INSTALLING 300GB HARD DRIVE" <INSTALLING 300GB HARD
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> When I install windows xp it only recognises 131 gb hard drive but bios is
> reading it ok as 300 gb

In order for Windows XP setup to see past 137 GB on a disk, the
installation CD must incorporate SP1 or SP2. Google Windows
slipstreaming to see how to accomplish this.

On Sun, 26 Nov 2006 21:40:02 -0800, INSTALLING 300GB HARD DRIVE
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>When I install windows xp it only recognises 131 gb hard drive but bios is
>reading it ok as 300 gb

On Sun, 26 Nov 2006 21:40:02 -0800, INSTALLING 300GB HARD DRIVE
<INSTALLING 300GB HARD (E-Mail Removed)> wrote:

>When I install windows xp it only recognises 131 gb hard drive but bios is
>reading it ok as 300 gb

You need at least SP1.