Problem installing XP/SP2 with SII3112

[The Big Bad]

Hi,

I've recently run into a problem with Windows XP.

I had installed XP on a Samsung 120GB SATA hard drive, running off of the motherboard's SII3112 controller. The drive died so I swapped in a spare, exactly the same. I had no problems installing.

I've recently ditched the Samsung (health programs saying the never used drive had health problems) for a Western Digital 160GB SATA drive. Everything else in the system remains unchanged. Windows XP will NOT successfully install using the same media as used on the Samsung 120GB. It will copy files, reboot, go trhough the time, date and network setups. It will go to the "Installing Windows" phase and at some point near the end, the screen goes blank, and the system doesn't respond.

This happens installing XP home from the original CD (pre-SP version), XP Home SP2 (slipstreamed from non-SP version) and a stock SP2 Professional CD.

As I said, the only change in the system is the WD drive. I have been told there is no size limit with this chipset. I have tried both the driver disk that came with the mobo, newest drivers from Silicon Image and using the drivers on the XP CD itself.

I can find no bios settings that will help correct the problem.

System config:
A-Bit IC7-G mobo with on board SII3112 SATA chipset.
2.8HT P4, 2GB ram
Western Digital 160GB SATA hard drive
XP Home (original), XP Home (slipstreamed SP2) and factory-made Pro SP2

TIA
- Anthony