Installing XP-Pro

I've got a Compaq C751NR laptop on which I'm trying to install XP-Pro
as a dual boot along with the Vista that it came with.

Following instructions from the web, I used Vista to create a new,
empty D: "simple partition", rebooted, checked everything, and then
rebooted again with the XP-Pro disk in the DVD drive.

The disk spins, various programs are read from it ok, and then when it
actually comes to the install point it tells me:
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Windows XP Professional Setup

Setup did not find any hard disk drives installed in your computer.

Make sure any hard disk drives are powered on and properly connected
to your computer, and that any disk-related hardware configuration
is correct. This may involve running a manufacurer-supplied
diagnostic or setup program.

Setup cannont continue. To quit setup, press F3.
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Not a problem that I expected. With trembling hands I removed the XP
disk and rebooted the machine. It's still happy to boot Vista.
Obviously the hard drive does indeed work.

Searching the web, I've found allusions to this issue, and that one
needs to somehow change BIOS settings to make it work. No clue what
settings however.

Anybody seen this problem and risen above it?

Thanks.

Bill
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