If you cannot boot a hard disk install of Knoppix 6.7.1 try the following;
Start installing to the Virtual Machine and set the machine up until you reach the screen which offers to unpower the installation. Do not power the machine, close it down.
When it has closed down select "Edit Virtual Machine" and then follow the instructions here;

http://pubs.vmware.com/ws7_ace26/wwh..._3.html#996821

Use the Disks and Disk Drive section to change the drive to ide.

Now complete the installation of the Live CD and the transfer to HDD.
It should boot normally from the hard disk.

martin welsh