Hard disc repair needed. how to start with the snow leopard dvd?

Hi,
after a check with the apple hard disc program "festplattendienstprogramm" it found an error:
something like "invalid amount of file hard links". It suggests to boot from the installation dvd.
meanwhile I installed mac os lion, so I've got just the snow leopard dvd and tried to boot with holding down the C key before start up sound.
But the system always boots from the hard disc. Maybe it's a problem with the apple bluetooth keyboard?
holding down the c key didn't work (got the bt keyboard), and mac os lion is installed.
Sincerely
Sascha

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Summarizing:
Backup any data that you do not have a backup of. Disk repairs are not guaranteed. They can fail or be unrepairable requiring formatting the drive and a clean installation.
Verify the smart status in disk utility. Highlight the drive. Read the status on the bottom of the window.
Off the top of my head, I don't know that there is a free utility to read the number of errors and how close it.
There is a utility called smartreporter that can help keep an eye on your hard drive.
There is no guarantee the drive is about to fail or keep going for years; but it is suspect you have to start from the install disc to attempt a repair. Could be due to improper shut down.

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