Unable to reinstall mac os x 10.6

I'm unable to reinstall os x on the macbook.Do you have any idea?
My hard drive went bad recently and i've replaced it then everytime i try to reinstall the operating system, right after i chose the language the system will boot then, later interrupted with this message mac os x can't be install on this computer.

Have you got the original restore DVD for your mac.
If so you can insert the original DVD, press C on start-up and get the mac to the installer.
When there, disk utility can be accessed through the menu and you should be able to perform a repair permissions.

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