Here is a much simpler alternative to the problem you are having. When you turn on the computer, press whatever key you need to get into the BIOS or ROM setup. I think it's F2 for that ASUS machine. When you get into the BIOS, look around until you find where you can change the SATA mode. Try the advanced section IDE configuration. You want to change the SATA mode from native to compatibility mode. I don't have any ASUS computers around and couldn't find the exact setting from ASUS' sham of a website. I know this function exists on HP, Dell, IBM computers. Look for anything in the BIOS relating to the SATA drive and it's mode of operation. On other machines as soon as you change that Windows XP will recognize it and you can install windows. After installing windows, install all of the drivers including the storage drivers from ASUS and you can change it back.