How to Install OS X To New HDD?

Hi,
I just bought a new SATA 500GB Seagate HDD and want to replace my current primary HDD, which is the default HDD for Mac Pro.
But how am i going to install an OS X into a blank HDD?
I need a step by step instruction which could direct me how.
Is it the same way to install OS X 10.5 Leopard into a blank hdd?
Thanks

Hi,
I admit it's been awhile since I added HDs to my MacPro.
As I remember I didn't got any message as to how to proceed with the new HD.
I booted my MP from the original internal HD and then used Disk Utility to prepare the new HD.
1. Run Disk Utility
2. choose the new HD from the left pane
3. choose Erase-Tab, click on Options to ensure that GUID partition scheme is set
4. choose HFS+ as file system
5. choose Erase to start the process
when you want to partition the new HD
5. choose Partition-Tab
6. choose number of partitions, size of each partition and file system
7. choose Partition to start the process
When you want to start your MP from the OSX-DVD 1 you must hold down the 'C'-key at startup and have the OSX-DVD in the drive.
Regards
Stefan

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