1st start up of new rig, cant get past bios

[beccabob]

started new rig for first time goes thru a pci devices listing gets to ACPI controller than i get:
Boot from c/d
disk boot failure, insert system disk and press enter

ok its a gigabyte 965 ds3 with 2 gb (2 stick) of g skill ram, 8800GTS, and e6400
all fans are working (cpu fan sure takes its time but guessing its going off cpu heat?)
i am sooooo lost. wifey looking at me crosseyed. i so hoped this building thing would go easy but grrrr! lol
any i8deas? i can use some real help here all!!! thanks in advance. will be standing by for replys in case more info needed reazlly appreciate any help!!!!

 

[Jizumonkey]

Did you buy the hard drive from new aswell? i.e It has no operating system on it?

Is the Hard Drive set to boot first device?

 

[sruane]

Did you install an operating system? Linux or Windows?

 

[CmdPT]

There is you're problem.

Maybe you should install the OS first. Just make sure the DVD/CD ROM drive is set to first boot, so that it can detect the Windows or Linux CD in your drive.