SATA disk cannot install winxp - operating system missing

[Guest]

Hi!

I have a new Seagate 400GB SATA disk that I am trying to install WinXP Home
on. The disk is recognised by the WinXP installation system, and I select it
to install Windows on. It copies the files across, but when I reboot I get
the message 'Missing operating system.'

Does anyone have any ideas why this may be? I have tried using the disk in
a working operating system, and it recognises and uses it correctly. It is
only when I try to install an operating system on it that it goes wrong.

I would really appreciate any help you can give,

Daniel

 

[FG]

Furthermore, if you have more than one HD, you have to
set the boot order in the BIOS.

 

[DL]

The boot order, in bios is correct? Some mobos require a specific boot up
for sata disks.
Perhaps you need F6 to install Sata/Raid drivers from floppy, during the
winxp installation.
You would need to read your mobo bumph