Quote Originally Posted by UnderScore
try booting with the boot cheat codes:
knoppix nodma

I have used Knoppix 3.3 to 3.8.1 of Dell optiplex gl133, gxa, gx1, 110, 150, 160. Using cheat codes is the key.
That did the trick. I'm posting this after booting with the Knoppix CD on my own system. I'm using Konqueror though, as Mozilla caused my screen to trash.

Thank you, thank you, thank you, I'm now a happy camper.

RayG