Can I install Windows 7 64-bit on my mid-2007 dual quad core "Clovertown"?

Hi all,
I want dearly to install Windows 7 64-bit on my MacPro, but the only online compatibility information says bootcamp 3.1 for 64-bit works with "early 2008" Macs and not "mid-2006" Macs. I'm stuck in between, for I purchased a mid-2007 MacPro with dual quad core Clovertown processors, which are 64-bit. I'm unsure though if I will run into problems trying to use Bootcamp 3.1 in this case (I have Snow Leopard as well). I've called Apple support several times and they basically say they are not sure, but don't see why it wouldn't work. Any thoughts from the group?
Cheers,
Ben

How to make a Windows 7 64bit Mac Compatible DVD
“Select CD-Rom Boot Type:_”
If you get this error when trying to install windows 7 64bit on your Mac, then follow this guide.
Steps:
0 - create 3 folders c:\windows7iso c:\windows7exe c:\windows7dvd
1 - download this .exe file and put into c:\windows7exe
http://sergiomcfly.googlepages.com/oscdimg.exe
(there was no web site home page to link to)
2 - put the windows 7 .iso you downloaded from ms into c:\windows7iso and unzip the contents with imgburn
http://fileforum.betanews.com/browse/SystemUtilities/CD/DVDWriting
3 - move .iso file out of c:\windows7iso
4 - open a dos prompt in c:\windows7exe and type exactly as shown (Or copy/paste):
oscdimg -n -m -bc:\windows7iso\boot\etfsboot.com c:\windows7iso c:\windows7dvd\windows7dvd.iso
Now burn the windows7dvd.iso file to a DVD and proceed to install windows 7.
http://mactyler.com/?p=59
http://sergiomcfly.blogspot.com/2008/04/select-cd-rom-boot-type-when-installing. html

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