Disk Tray Opens During Power Up: Everyday!

Have a 2nd Gen Mac Pro I got in early '08. Had one major issue when the computer wouldn't wake from sleep due to the now well known power consumption issue. Reinstalled the OS and since have had a virtually flawless experience. Now, there is just one tiny nuisance that I've lived with for the last year:
Ever since I added a disk eject button to the menu bar, the disk tray opens when I turn the computer on! The weird thing is, it happens only about 80% of the time. I honestly only use the drive a few times a month, so I by no means need it to open every morning when I turn on the computer. I have since removed the menu bar button, with no change. I honestly don't recall if adding that button is what caused it. It's been so long ago that I may have tweaked some other settings that could be the culprit. Also note that it opens not when I log in, but during the grey screen about 20 seconds after I push the power button.
Any input is greatly appreciated!
Jason

Go to the startup disk preferences and make sure a disk is selected. See if that fixes it.

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