Windows XP Setup screen on Macbook Air

Hi,
once on the WIN XP setup screen, l do not see the option Select “C: Partition3 <BOOTCAMP> [FAT32].”
it only to press enter to install it.
do l just go ahead and do it, or is there something l missed.
l followed everything from bootcamp, and the WIN XP SP2 CD is genuine and for full installation.
Thanks, Marcel.

more information needed
1. on power?
2. move the monitor while powered on, does it flicker / change?
3. Reset SMC
SMC reset
Shut down the computer.
Plug in the MagSafe power adapter to a power source, connecting it to the Mac if its not already connected.
On the built-in keyboard, press the (left side) Shift-Control-Option keys and the power button at the same time.
Release all the keys and the power button at the same time.
Press the power button to turn on the computer. 
Note: The LED on the MagSafe power adapter may change states or temporarily turn off when you reset the SMC.
4. plug into power an re-verify if same

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