[newbie] how do i install mandrake over itself?

[vergel]

Hi everyone. I've got this question that I just cannt figure out.

Is there a way of making the install not recognize that there was a
linux system on the disk? I've tried everything, fdisking a new partion,
re formatting. booting the boot floppy and trying to set the 'initrd'.

I'm at my wits end.  I know it has something to do with the 1028
cylinder thing.... but i just want to re install Linux on the drive.
please please please someone help me. 

thanks.
verg.