Disk Utility stalls from start up DVD disk?

Has anyone experienced this or can confirm this problem:
On my Mac Pro 2.66 with single Superdrive (Optiarc AD-7170A), I can start up from the Tiger OX Install disk one, no prblem. But I cannot seem to sucessfully run Disk Utility from the DVD. When I Launch Disk Utility from the DVD, the application opens and I get an eternal beachball. The DVD drive whirs up a short bit, then goes quiet. The only way out is to powerdown with the front power button. I only have one hard drive -- the stock 250GB WD2500AAJS
Disk Utility seems to launch fine from the hard drive itself -- although "Verify Disk" does take about a minute to process when inspecting my hard drive. Could it be it's just taking a REALLY long time when running from the startup DVD?
Please note what DVD drive you have if things work fine for you
thanks!

Hi motifone,
I presume you are using the install DVD that came with the MacPro? If not, you need to.
Make sure there is no non-Apple hardware in the system. Added RAM, hard drives from another source, etc. should all be removed, and the try again.
If still having the same issue, hen there is a hardware issue somewhere. Either the install DVD has a problem with it, or the computer itself has a problem. If you have the disk from another MacPro, try using it. If you have the same result, then the problem is with the computer and it will need to be repaired.
Good luck.
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