Mac Pro - Running Windows 7 Beta (64 bit)

Video of my first-gen Mac Pro booting into Windows 7 Beta 64bit (build 7000) through bootcamp. Sound, Wireless, and Graphics all working.

Specs: MacPro1:1 Nvidia 7300GT, 4GB RAM 667Mhz, 2 x 2.66Ghz Dual-Core Xeons, Leopard 10.5.6

Workaround for "Select CD-ROM Boot Type" error
Thanks to timb at MacRumors:
http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=630763&page=3


----Leopard Users----
To load up the drivers from the Leopard disk simply run the bootcamp installer, wait for it to fail, then Windows should pop up offering to run the installer in "Compatibility Mode" -CLICK- and watch it install.

-OR-

Navigate to Start/Computer and then right click on the Leopard disc and select "Open" in the drop down menu to gain access to the individual driver installers

----Snow Leopard Users----
Watch my other video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OIpiihVN1C4

Thanks for watching!
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Disclaimer:
Keep in mind that running beta versions of Windows 7 via Bootcamp is an activity not supported by Apple and that doing so may result in unstable operation or other unpredictable system behavior. The method linked to above, worked for me, but your results may vary. As always, proceed at your own risk. I am not responsible for any consequences that may result from your actions.

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[Toady373]

@4macsake do you just start your Mac up and you choose what OS you want?

[4MacSake]

@Toady373 Once Windows is installed correctly you can press and hold the "Option" key during the boot process and you'll get the opportunity to select your boot volume (OSX / Windows, or Linux)

[Toady373]

@4MacSake Oh, alright. Thank you

[4MacSake]

@Toady373 You're Welcome.

[Rune101rune]

can't wait till the official is released

[4MacSake]

@JargonWithCheeze No, the camera I used is amplifying the sound. Like I said, the Mac Pro runs dead silent normally. But I choose to run the fans at a higher RPM because it gets very hot in my office during the summer.

[4MacSake]

@azamatms Modding is always fun. I've seen that transplant done before, if you put in the time it should turn out pretty sweet. I still play around with my old beige G3 desktop, overclocked it to 300mhz from the original 233, upgraded the ram, dropped in a second 12 year old IDE HDD leftover from a dead Gateway 2k and used XpostFacto to get 10.3.9 running on it, good times!

[azamatms]

@4MacSake im thinkin of buyin one but i cant buy a mac pro... theyre so damn expensive. i might get a mac pro case and put all my parts in it. although it would require some modding though

[4MacSake]

@azamatms It actually cools quite well, although I do run my fans at a higher RPM to mitigate fluctuation in room temperature. The crappy mic on the camera I used to record the video makes it sound much worse than it is, everyone who has owned one knows these machines run almost dead silent in a stock config.

[azamatms]

@4MacSake wow that must have pretty shitty cooling if its running the fans that loud. just build a hackintosh and watercool it. much easier!

[4MacSake]

@azamatms lol It's actually the cooling fans of the Mac Pro whirling away.