Kernel 2.4.4 fails to boot

Hi Chaps,

I cannot get a newly compiled 2.4.4 kernel to boot. I've searched several archives but have not found a suitable answer. Can someone please point me to a suitable FAQ ?

Fails at:

Loading linux .......
Uncompressing Linux... Ok, booting kernel.

<then it hangs>

Same result with kernel versions 2.4.2 and 2.4.3.

Thanks and sorry for asking what must be a common question.

Clive