Can't boot Windows Vista Installation

Hi,
I installed Leopard and then used Parallels and Windows XP. Then I uninstalled Parallels an XP and used boot camp assistant to create a 32Gb partition for my Windows Vista Ultimate. When I boot from DVD I get the "Loading files..." screen but in the middle of the process the iMac turn off.
I tried to install Windows XP, the installation starts, windows copy the files and restart for the first time. Then when the second part of the installation begins, the iMac turn off.
I tried to search the discussions and google but I can't find a solution. All I found was an firmware update for a issue of with boot camp and 24" Imac.
Today I installed the news updates (10.5.1 and Graphics firmware) but the problem persist.
What should I do? A clean reinstall of OS X could help? Could Parallels created the problem? I tried to reinstall parallels and then install Vista with bootcamp, but the problem is the same.
Any ideia?
P.S. I am trying to write in English...

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