kernel install

How do I install a kernel after I have compiled and built it?
(running SuSE 6.4) I compiled a kernel, installed the modules and moved my
bzImage to the /boot directory. I mapped it out to a new install option.
When I go to start up with the kernel it says "Ok, booting the kernel." and
it stops. What am I doing wrong here? It's driving me nuts.

Thanks,
Lucas Vogel