Dual boot two oems on new build

Have built a new desktop. Asus Z97 pro mb, intel 4790k cpu, 16gb ddr3 1333 memory. 1ssd 120gb, 1ssd 240gb, 1 WD 1Tb hard drive for data
Purchased two windows 7 oems. Home Premium 32bit and professional 64bit with the components all from the same supplier.
Purpose to dual boot on separate ssds, within the one desktop.
Installed HP 32bit first on 120gb ssd but system refuses to accept Pro 64bit and will not install.
Computer properties indicates system is 32 bit. No indication that it is 64 bit capable.
Is this usual or is it not possible to install two oems on the same new build?

Windows should not care about this. I'd ask the hardware manufacturer or try them over here.
http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_7?tab=Threads
Regards, Dave Patrick ....
Microsoft Certified Professional
Microsoft MVP [Windows]
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