Vista will not install

[techntrouble]

I just built a computer from the ground up (see profile) Got into the BIOS & set the dvd drive to be first boot. Also made other minor adjustments.

I have an OEM Vista DVD that needs to be installed clean. No problem - the hard drive is brand new also (nothing on it). I insert the disc in the disc drive, restart the computer - it goes through it process, spins up the disc, and then says "Disk boot error, insert system disk and press enter".

Huh?

What do I do now?

The only system disk I have is this OS DVD

 

[kimsland]

Likely cause DVD drive data cable, not secure (power OK)

Can also be faulty Disc or Drive (but that's obvious)

In CMOS can you set all startup devices to CD/DVD (if so, it may help starting it)

The jumpers on the back on the DVD drive, are set to CS or Master ? (try swapping between that)