If you are trying to install 64studio but it wont see your disk controllers try this:
boot from the cd and when it comes to the screen that says debian and its says boot type
linux generic.all_generic_ide=1 press enter
and this will install the standard controller drivers then the distro will see your hardisk
Works on mine and I have a new via chipset
Failing that i seen on sidux someone is compiling there own realtime kernel that you can pull with apt!
Wayne 🙂