ubunto 8.04 can not detect sata hard drive or sata drive cdrw

[satworld]

ubuntu 8.04 server can not detect seagate sata hard drive 2tb or sata Lg dvdrw x22 sata drive .
is it possible to install it without buying a pci ide sata card?
is it possible to get a driver for sata driver and sata drive that can be recognise by ubunto 8.04 server ?
or to get the files for 1.44 floppy disk
does the late edition of unbutu recognise sate hdd and sata cdrw drive automaticly during the installation of the unbutu?
thanks ahead

[binkles]

Im installing 10.10 server on an old dell desktop right now with a sata hdd