Toshiba Satellite A205- Invalid system disk.... please help!

my pc is running on Windows Vista and it  needs to be reinstalled/restore(been very slow),
i've got a big problem because my optical drive won't read DVD's including it's recovery
disc... So i've finally  decided to downgrade my OS to Windows XP since my optical drive has
no problem on reading/accessing CD's. i just formatted my hard drive and ready to install
windows xp but there was an error when already on the " preparing for setup" part.... It says
" Setup did not find any hard disk drives installed in your computer. Make sure any hard disk
drives are powered on and properly connected to your computer and that any disk-related
hardware configuration is correct. This may involve running a manufacturer supplied
diagnostic or setup program... setup cannot continue.
PLEASE HELP!!!  i really need your help....THANK YOU!!!

Satellite L305-S5955
See the section Hard Drive Recovery Utilities, beginning on p. 60 of the User's Guide.
   Satellite L300 Series User’s Guide
-Jerry

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