Dual Boot on T430 Problem.

Hi All,
I am trying to install Ubuntu 12.04 on Lenovo T430 using SSD available on my Thinkpad. 
Ubuntu get's installed onto SSD, But Windows only can boot..
The problem is I am not able to see Ubuntu loader during boot options. 
I have follwed instructions mentioned in 
http://www.linuxbsdos.com/2012/05/17/how-to-dual-b​oot-ubuntu-12-04-and-windows-7/
http://www.boyans.net/DualBootWindows7andLinuxOrUn​ix.html
But still I am not able to boot as I click on the entries for Ubuntu during boot options, it says that "Application is corrupt or missing".
I have spent a lot time on tihs.. Trust me..! 
I would really appreacite any help in this regard. 
Thank you very much.
Krishna

Answer given here:
http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=1652608&tstart=0

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