Mac Pro not loading Windows 8 disk

I want to install Windows 8 on my 2006 Mac Pro but it isnt reading my Windows 8 CD does anyone know why that is. It worked fine on my newer 17 Inch Macbook Pro

Here is a copy from the Bootcamp Requirments page: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5634
Mac model
Windows 8, 64-bit
Windows 7, 64-bit
Windows 7, 32-bit
Windows Vista, 64-bit
Windows Vista, 32-bit
Windows XP, 32-bit
Mac Pro (Mid 2010)
5
5
4
4
4
4
Mac Pro (Early 2009)
5
5
4
4
4
4
Mac Pro (Early 2008)
4
4
4
4
4
Mac Pro (Early 2007)
4
Mac Pro (Mid 2006)
4
It appears that Windows 8 is not supported on your computer. The numbers in the table refer to Bootcamp version.

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