[Problem]
While installing SuSE on an SATA Disk, you probably ran into this Problem and used the same solution:
http://www.das-werkstatt.com/forum/werk ... .php?t=288
So, you have the kernel recognize your SATA HDD, can work on it in shell without problems and everything - but the installer still says there is no HDD!
[Solution]
Okay, that one is rather simple: Cancel the installer, and it will throw you back into a text-gui where you can choose "Start Installation" again. After reinitializing the installer, it also will recognize the HDD.
[Comments]
The autopartitioning of the Installer is rather silly ... better know what you're doing and use the expert mode for partitioning.