Hi there.
I'm also running into the same issues as many of you are - "Relocating modules and starting up the kernel"
I'm pretty convinced it is a video memory issue based off most of your responses - however my only options on adjustments of my onboard video memory is Auto, 32mb, 64mb, and up to 1024mb. Nothing close to the 8mb as noted for many. I'm thinking about looking for a video card that might do the trick and disable my onboard video with lack of other options that I can see up to this point. Any recommendations on a PCIe video card that might do the trick?
Also I have to say I really do think this community is great! It's really too bad such a small issue is preventing many of us from booting our systems.
DH