Trouble configuring debian

[Pablo J. Cobelli]

Hi,   My name is paul, and although i´ve been using linux for almost 3 years now, i´m completely new To debian. In the past, I´ve used SUSE and RedHat with no complaints.   Recently I changed my computer and decided to go to the next level and downloaded debian from The web site. Details on my new computer follows:   AMD 64 bit ATHLON 3000+ Motherboard ASUS k8v deluxe 1 Gb RAM Video Card: ASUS V9570 TD FX5700 256 MB Monitor: LG 17” Flatron ez T710sh SATA HDD, 120 GB, 7200 DVD-R, DVD-W, etc.   Having downloaded woody, I discovered that it doesn´t detect the SATA drive. As i´m persistent, I downloaded the sarge CD 1 and 2. I manage to install The base system and the graphical desktop packages, such as gnome, kde, etc. BUT I´M HAVING ONE HELL OF A PROBLEM CONFIGURING XFREE86!!! I can´t seem to find the drivers for my monitor and/or video card, and I get stucked With the terminal display.   I´ve tried with xf86config, and even selecting the minimum (VGA, 16 colors, etc) It Doesn’t work. I´m desperate. I need to get this done to work in my ph.d. thesis, as Soon as possible.   Please, if you can send me instructions or any info on where to start from, i´ll appreciate it.   Thanx in advance     Paul Cobelli Please, send my answers to this mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]