Hi trav257 and welcome to TSF !
Please don't start multiple threads about the same problem, refer to the forum rules. I binned your thread in the XP support section.
Install the latest chipset and sata drivers for your motherboard before you hook the sata DVD rom. Try hooking the DVD drive to another sata port, the HDD should be on SATA 1.
Can't find your motherboard on
Asus' website, could you send us a link to its support page ?