Problems installing an SSD on new MBP- shows up unformatted with only 8MB

Hi all... hoping you can help....
I just received my new 2.66ghz 15"MBP today as well as an Intel X-25 160GB SSD. I booted the computer with the stock drive to ensure everything was working fine as shipped... perfect.
I downloaded and installed all recommended software updates and added 4GB RAM (total of 8).
I thought I was home free when I replaced the stock HDD with the Intel X-25. After I installed the drive, I used the Install DVD to boot with in hopes of installing 10.6 on the SDD. Once launching the installer failed to recognize the SDD. Disk utility will recognize the SDD, but states the drive is unformatted and has a capacity of 8 MB (with an M).
Some google searching didn't turn up much. I am unable to verify, or repair the disk using Disk Utility, and an attempt to "erase" the disk was met with an error.
Anyone with similar experience with either MBP or SDD that can provide some insight?
Thanks! Craig

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