Linux won't install !
 

Hi,
I'm kinda new to linux so my question might sound a bit newbie...
When i try to install/run live cds for any kind of linux (except dsl), the kernel loads and then the screen goes black. I've googled my problem and i didn't find any websites that would help me solve my problem. The thing is, I am already running XP and I would like to be able to dual boot Linux/XP. Here are my specs :

Dell Inspiron 1501
Mobile AMD Athlon 64x2 TK-55 1.8ghz Processor
Inspiron 1501 Motherboard
Pheonix BIOS v2.6.1
ATI Radeon Express 1150(256mb) Video Card
2Gb DDR2 800mhz Ram
120gb 5400rpm Hard Disk

Please Help me !!

Thanks in advance :)

Some quick googling indicated that you should use the following boot option in order for the computer to boot properly.
pci=nomsi

thanks for the reply...
unfortunatly, it didn't work, i still got that black screen that stays for hours if i don't reboot my computer... i've tried that boot option with openSuse, Ubuntu and Gentoo but no results...