New hard drive in, not recognized when boot from DVD

Well, I installed my new Seagate ST3750640AS, 750 GB Baracuda and when I boot from the Tiger install DVD, there is no Hard Drive listed. What could have gone wrong. I have an early model G5 iMac.

Are you sure the cable is connected? Look at the [DIY|http://www.apple.com/support/manuals/imac> for replacing your drive and see if there's anything you may have missed.

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