"World - Earth" logo instead of Apple logo on startup...

Hi,
Last few startups of my macbook pro (2,4, 15.4'') I noticed that instead of Apple logo, LCD displays "Earth" and just waits there.
I thought that it was maybe because connected HD (fw800) and Audio card (fw400), so i tryed do disconnect both at next startup, and still "Earth" logo appeared.
Plugged out also LAN cable on next startup, and after 15-20 sec. "Earth" became Apple logo, OSx booted.
Does anybody have a clue, what happened? I ran hardware check from OSx installation disc, no hardware problem...
Didn't find any post or discussion, where "Earth" logo would be explained or even mentioned...
Can anyone explain, what is this "Earth" thing doing and what it means?
Thanx
i

The Earth means it is trying a network boot. Make sure the correct hard drive is selected in the "Startup Disk" system preference.

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