Help setting up Windows on new Mac Pro

Hi all, Just tried to set up Windows xp on this new machine 2 x 2.66 Ghz Dual Core, and after going through bootcamp set up I keep getting a windows set up screen that says to press enter to continue. I do this and nothing happens. I press the alternative keys and nothing happens. I have tried installing also a few programs through the drive and not sure if this is getting hung up but I have had to install them through my laptop connected to a firewire.
I had no problem installing bootcamp and windows on my laptop.
Any ideas here.
Mac Pro, MacBook Pro   Mac OS X (10.4.8)   2 x 2.66 Ghz Dual Core

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