Now this is strange:
Attached a third IDE HD, and the machine stated loading WB - unfortunately the HD has a WB that is set up to a high resolution, so I had to connect the Amiga to a Multiscan monitor (MicroVitec) - but as soon as I attach it to the Microvitec - the disk wont start. If I switch back to Philips CM8833-II the disk starts again?
Strange!
Use the Philips CM8833-II and boot with no startup sequence.