Install SATA 3GB/sec HDDs into Asus A8N32-Sli DLX/WinXP Pro SP2 etc

I’m about to build a new system and am confused about how to get my HDDs
installed correctly.

I do NOT want RAID.
I will not be over-clocking anything.
I plan to partition both HDDs during the clean install of WinXP Pro SP2.

What is the best way to install 2 SATA HDDs in a non-RAID config?
What exact settings to choose in BIOS?
The manual seems ambiguous and seems to assume RAID.

Do I need to create a floppy with nVidia drivers/controllers and F6?
If so, what files do I need from the Asus disc to make it?

The system in decreasing order of relevance:
Asus A8N32-SLI Deluxe nForce4 SLI X16
2 x x 500GB Seagate Barracuda 7200.9 500GB SATA 3Gb/s 7200RPM 16MB
HDD NCQ/RoHS Model# ST3500641AS
1 x Plextor PX-716AL Double/Dual DVD±R/RW CD-R/RW internal E-IDE
(ATAPI) slot load drive retail kit black
1 x FDD
WinXP Pro SP2 OEM.
Burned to disc and ready:
nForce4_amd_6.70_winxp2k_english.exe
amdcpu.exe (v1.2.2.2) processor driver.
Boot floppy w/1009 AFUDOS bios update & flash util

The rest:
1 x AMD ATHLON 64 X2 4800+.
1 x Zalman CNPS9500 LED Copper CPU Heat Sink 92MM Fan.
1 x Corsair XMS-3500LL PRO 2GB kit.
1 x ATI Radeon X1800XT PCI-E.
1 x Turtle Beach Montego DDL 7.1 PCI Sound Card
1 x Antec P180 case w/included TriCool 120 x 38mm fan +
3 x Antex 3 and 4pin 120 x 25mm TriCool fans.
1 x Thermaltake Hardcano13 5.25” bay fan controller
2 x Samsung SyncMaster 213T Black 21.3” TFT DV-I 1600x1200 60Hz
1 x Logitech Cordless Desktop MX 3100 (MX 1000 Laser Cordless Mouse + MX 3000 Cordless Keyboard)
Motherboard on-board LAN to Alcatel Speed Touch Home external ADSL
modem via Linksys BEFSR41 wired router
1 x Enermax Liberty EL620AWT 620W Modular PSU ATX12V v2.2
etc

I know to skip nVidia’s firewall software and IDE drivers (let XP install its own).

Any help with any of the above questions or advice in general appreciated.

 

Just boot off the CD and install the OS. Its a no brainer, really.

As for BIOS settings, mine are set to the default, except I switched the RAID controller to SATA2 mode so it wouldn't bug me on boot.