[opensuse] 11.0 installs; won't boot

From: Regis Matejcik <rm@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Thu, 11 Sep 2008 22:20:47 -0500

Installing from dvd, installation medium verified before and after
install.

Installing on Dell Dimension 3100 Pentium 4 2.8 GHZ, 512 ram, 120 gig
SATA hard drive.

Installation goes smoothly. System runs and operates fine after
install. After shutdown, it will not re-boot. It goes through the Dell
splash screen then to a blinking cursor.

I've tried repairing from the DVD, re-installed the boot loader numerous
times. Always the same result I've verified the boot order, the SATA
drive is first.

Stumped for now,

Anyone else had a similar issue?

All suggestions appreciated !

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