HP G60-214em Windows 7 64bit installation

Hi
I wonder if anyone can help please.
I am trying to install windows 7 on my HP G60-214em. I have windows on USB stick which works fine.
I got to the part where I can remove the partions and create new one.
Deleted both partitions.  It now doesnt seem to find my drive.
I guess I need to load drivers for this but cannot figure out which ones to use.
Any help would be much appreciated.

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