Problem with resetting admin password

I lost my admin password so i booted from the install dvd to reset the password,
the problem is that the Macitosh HD doesn't appear on the list, the only thing on the list is the install dvd.
So I can't reset the admin account on the HDD, can anyone help me with this problem?
Arnootje

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<DIAGS> Memory Address Bus Test ... PASSED
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2 Power CPLD (U3301) 0x4E PASSED
2 CPU0 Fault LED's (U3001) 0x40 PASSED
2 CPU1 Fault LED's (U3002) 0x42 PASSED
2 PCA9555 (Misc) (U3005) 0x44 PASSED
2 DIMM IMAX (U3102) 0x12 PASSED
6 Bank Panel Led's (U2701) 0xC6 PASSED
6 DS1338(RTC) ( U803) 0xD0 PASSED
6 Temp Sensor1(LM75) (U3011) 0x90 PASSED
6 Temp Sensor2(LM75) (U3012) 0x92 PASSED
6 Temp Sensor3(LM75) (U3010) 0x94 PASSED
I2C Probe Test - Chassis(2U HYDE24)
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Bus Device Address Result
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1 PCA9548 Mux (U0202) 0xE0 PASSED
1 PDB FRUID (U0203) 0xAA PASSED
1 MAX7313 (U0201) 0x40 PASSED
1 MAX7315 (U1001) 0x46 PASSED
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BUS Port DEVICE Address Result
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1 0 PS 0 CTRL ( - ) 0x7C PASSED
Power Supply 1
BUS Port DEVICE Address Result
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1 1 PS 1 FRUID ( - ) 0xAC PASSED
1 1 PS 1 CTRL ( - ) 0x7C PASSED
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BUS Port DEVICE Address Result
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1 2 FT 0 ADT7462 (U0202) 0xB8 PASSED
1 3 FT 1 MAX7313 (U0501) 0x42 PASSED
1 3 FT 1 ADT7462 (U0502) 0xB8 PASSED
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