bzImage & L2 cache hang @ 'LILO loading Linux...'

[flatmax]

Hi,

booting a compiled kernel ...
When I compile using bzImage (bzlilo), my computer hangs at 'LILO loading
Linux'
When I compile using zImage (zlilo), my computer boots just fine.

This sux 'cause I have to keep my kernel really small < 500 K to use zlilo

I can use bzImage IF AND ONLY IF I disable L2 cache in the bios. If I do
this then it boots fine.

Any known solutions ?

Matt