I have ipc distro installed and working with one exception.

If I boot normally, my WIFI does not work. If I use the
-f switch after f8 Wifi works fine.

I'm guessing that a kext for the Ralink wifi is not loading on a
normal start but is loading with the -f switch.

Is there a way I can make the appropriate kext load without the
-f switch?

I'm a noob so be gentle please and provide detailed info if you can.

One other issue is that my disk icos are orange when using -f but
all drives function ok. If I boot wothout -f, drive icons are standard
mac icons. Any clues on this?

My config
Asus P5Q3 Deluxe WiFI @N
4g Gskill memory
2 Sata hard drives
2 sata dvd drives
EVGA 9800GT 512 MB Video card
Marvel Lan adapters
Ralink WiFi
Sound - Integrated Soundmax Sound not working)
Logitech Quickcall Speakerphone (Sound does appear to work)

Thanks