Knoppix: ADRIANE-KNOPPIX_V6.7.0CD-2011-08-01-DE.iso
VMware: 3.0.1 build-227600
/dev/sda1 2GB, swap
/dev/sda2 6GB /

After install the boot give up with:
Waiting for root device /dev/sda2

Any hint?

Greetz
neo67