Install from CD: Kernel does not boot

[Christoph Kobe <christoph@kobelix.de>]

Hi,
I'm trying to install Debian Linux from a Debian CD (3.0r4 Non-US) and I 
get the menu but when I just hit Enter to start the installation I get 
the following messages:

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boot: (I then hit enter)
Loading /instal... (more dots)
Loading idepci... (more dots)
ready.
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The system then halts.

Any idea why the kernel does not boot at all? When I use the floppy it 
boots, but I need the vanilla kernel for my raid controller. My knoppix 
3.3 CD boots up fine also.

Any help will be appreciated!

Chris

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Hardware:
Dual Pentium Pro 200
ICP-Vortex GDT6537RP SCSI Raid Controller (Raid 5 Array)
ADAPTEC 2940 U/UW SCSI Controller (CDROM & Tape)
512 MB RAM