Dual boot isnt a problem, it is part of the system. I have had alot of problems with IDE dvd drives, the only one I have had that doesnt cause boot issues is my Samsung Writemaster DVDRW+DL drive.
Yea, i went to a computer shop where some old friends work and I tested everything separately. Not even the pros at the shop had a clue, i though i should ask around where the real pros lurk :D
My motherboard died along the course of transporting it a short distance. It was in the trunk and was seemingly completely safe. Everything else is fine, but the board is dead as good Friday.
any ideas on the cause of death?