Yep. Sounds like you have a SATA interface for your hard disk thats not recognised by windows.
Hmm this could be fun installing windows since the SATA drivers are normally provided on a floppy or CD. Windows will only accept drivers on a floppy, unless you can specify a USB memory key as drive A: You press F2 at the loading screen to allow you to add additional drivers.
Your only option would be to build a custom install which includes the drivers. Normally known as a streamline installation. This basically takes the contents of the install CD, adds the drivers, then creates an ISO for you to burn on to CD again for installation.
Have fun 😀