Installing windows 8.1 On Lenovo G40-70

Hi,
I have just purchased a new Lenovo G40-70A. Windows 8.1 came seperately and I need to install. So booted the computer and inserted windows. I then turned off and booted with the novo button. I chose to boot from the windows CD and after entering the product key reached this screen:
It reads that windows can't be installed on the drive. When i click for details I get this screen:
Can anyone inform how to fix?
It is also worth noting that I have formatted the top drive by mistake and thus deleted the Superdos programme that was previously installed. Although I can still obviously boot from the windows install cd as pictured above.
I did also receive a Lenovo disk with drivers for windows 8 but im not sure how thats relevant or how I would boot that.
Thank you for any help,
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Hello and welcome,
A couple of things you can try:
When you get to that first screen highlight and delete the existing partition.
If that doesn't work, SHIFT-F10 to bring up a command prompt. Run DISKPART then list disk, select disk, and clean. Exit the command window and see if you can install now.
It may be necessary to restart the installation for either of these approaches.
Z.
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