Unable to install Windows 7 RC x64 on macbook 2.2

hi
im unable to install windows 7 x64 rc on my macbook. i have a macbook 2.2 (white)
after creating the partion using boot camp my comp restarts and gets stuck on a black screen that says
1.
2.
choose CD-ROM boot type :
thats it.. nothing more.. jst a blinking cursor.
any idea wat the error is.
1. can my macbook 2.2 (white) run x64?
2. i have downloaded a patch for bootcamp (bootcampx64.msi) , wat do i do with it?
3. what should i do next?

http://jowie.com/blog/post/2008/02/24/Select-CD-ROM-Boot-Type-prompt-while-tryin g-to-boot-from-Vista-x64-DVD-burnt-from-iso-file.aspx
Read carefuly that article. It describes step by step how-to modify Windows 7 64x RC DVD image to boot smoothly on any Mac. Be sure to creat 8 sector disk instead of 4
Thanks to Jowie I was able to install Windows 7 64x on my early Aluminium iMac.
PS: Be sure to download Boot Camp version 2.1.1 and modify it so setup will run without errors. I can't hel you with direct links but I can at least warn you. Have fun and good luck

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