Cannot install Windows 7 (64-bit) with Bootcamp

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Cannot install Windows 7 (64-bit) with Bootcamp

I tried to install Windows 7 64-bit on a MacPro running MacOS 10.6.7 with Bootcamp Version 3.0.4 (325).

I get the following hardware information from 'About This Mac':

Model Name: Mac Pro

Model Identifier: MacPro1,1

Processor Name: Dual-Core Intel Xeon

Processor Speed: 2.66 GHz

Number Of Processors: 2

Total Number Of Cores: 4

L2 Cache (per processor): 4 MB

Memory: 4 GB

Bus Speed: 1.33 GHz

Boot ROM Version: MP11.005C.B08

SMC Version (system): 1.7f10

After I inserted the Windows installation DVD and boot it up, I got an empty screen that asked me to select boot type, 1 or 2.

The keyboard did not respond any input so the whole installation was hung. Can someone shed some light on what may went wrong?

Mac Pro, Mac OS X (10.6.7)

Posted on Apr 21, 2011 6:26 PM

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Answer 1

Kappy

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Apr 21, 2011 7:36 PM in response to pierce_saratoga

See Boot Camp- Macs that work with 64-bit editions of Microsoft Windows Vista and Windows 7. I think you will find that you cannot install 64-bit Windows on a first generation Mac Pro.

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Answer 2

The hatter

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Apr 21, 2011 7:52 PM in response to Kappy

You can

Select CD-ROM Boot prompt

You just can't boot from the DVD without extra steps.

Apple uses UEFI on those Macs that are "blessed" as being compatible, and yours and mine have older 2005 era EFI32 that won't.

We also are stuck with 1.9GB usable RAM in 32-bit Vista/7 also, another blow.

And no firmware update to Unified EFI 2.x to make us "compatible." Has not stopped 1000s from doing so though.

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Answer 3

May 9, 2011 10:41 PM in response to Kappy

your link is dead..please advise..i think this is the answer i need....please, thanks!

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Answer 4

Kappy

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May 9, 2011 11:29 PM in response to JamilMereck

Sorry. Here's the correct one: Macs that work with 64-bit Windows.

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Answer 5

The hatter

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May 10, 2011 5:27 AM in response to pierce_saratoga

Select CD-ROM Boot prompt

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Answer 6

May 10, 2011 9:54 AM in response to pierce_saratoga

I have a MP 1,1 and installed Win7 x64 bit when it first came out. It can be done! But is a bit of a PITA to burn a new install DVD to bypass the EFI32.

Do a forum search, abundant threads will turn up.

Hatter, your link appears dead to me.

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Answer 7

The hatter

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May 10, 2011 10:00 AM in response to justmetoo1

Maybe temporary (I usually check that one) but consider it off--line for today.

CD-ROM Boot Type when installing

Stuck at Select CD-Rom Boot

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Answer 8

Jul 27, 2012 5:04 PM in response to Kappy

Thank you so much for the information. My 11 year-old son now thinks that I am a geek 🙂

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