Can I install Windows 7 on a GT70 2OD-019US that came with Windows 8?

I have a GT70 2OD-019US, that came with Windows 8. I want to install Windows 7 instead, and forget about the trauma of Win8.
My Win 8 isn't the type that offers the downgrade.
I just want to know can (and how) I install Win 7 Home Premium from a legit disc.
I'm reasonably tech savvy, but a beginner when it comes to playing around with the OS.
Notebook spec below.
Thanks in advance for all assistance!
Chris
 Product Highlights:
    2.4GHz Intel Core i7-4700MQ (Haswell)
    24GB of DDR3 1600MHZ RAM
    1TB Hard Drive + Two 128GB SSDs
    17.3" Full HD Anti-Reflective Display
    1920x1080 Resolution, 16:9 Aspect Ratio
    NVIDIA Geforce GTX780M (4GB)
    Blu-ray Disc Read/Write Drive
    Integrated Webcam, Speakers and Mic
    VGA, HDMI, and miniDisplayPort
    Windows 8 Operating System

Quote from: cpease on 12-January-14, 00:59:07
Thanks Nichrome and darkhawk. I'll try booting from the disc using Legacy.
I hadn't heard of Start8 - it looks good, if I end up keeping Win8 it'll be worth the few bucks to make it feel like Win7.
It's what I did, and honestly, outside of the 'looks' of Windows 8, it makes it feel like Windows 7 enough that it's worth the $5.

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