Problem on installing Windows XP

I am new to mac, and have been using PC all my life. I know an ok amount on the mac but not too well. I followed the instructions in Boot Camp Assistant and created a partition, then inserted my Windows XP Home Edition SP1 cd and ran the installation with the blue setup screen. When its setting up and checking things it takes me to a screen saying a Windows XP cd is not valid, please insert a windows XP cd and press enter to start the installation. But whenever i press enter it brings me back to the same screen. Can anyone help me out, i just bought my Macbook yesterday and have no idea whats goin on.

Check the requirements - I believe Boot Camp still requires a single-CD WinXP+SP2 install disk.
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