Bootcamp Windows 7 install issues...can't pick a partition and drivers problem

I have two issues actually.
1. When I attempt to install Windows the setup begins but then it says that some required drivers aren't available. It tells me that I can eject the installation CD for this portion and put in a disc that has the drivers, but I can't eject the Windows 7 install disc. The eject key doesn't work and there's no manual eject pinhole on an iMac.
2. At the beginning of the setup, I'm not getting a prompt that tells me to select the partition to install it on. I don't know if that's supposed to come later but I don't want to install Windows over my Mac OS X partition.
What am I missing here?

I have this exact same problem with a 2010 iMac. I miraculously installed windows 7 back in 2010, but somehow in 2011 I'm getting this problem.. Please help!
I've tried reformatting my whole HDD, fresh installing snow leopard and then boot camp, and the same exact problem occurs. I am using a retail copy of Windows 7 Home Premium. It is an OEM version - is yours also OEM?
I have also using the windows 7 dvd to usb tool, and connected a usb stick with windows in it, but this doesn't help. I have NO IDEA what drivers windows is asking for on this dialogue box, as this is not specified. The only thing I can think of is drivers to read / write from the hard disk itself?
I greatly appreciate anyones ideas!

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