MacBook Pro 4,1 stuck on blinking cursor during Win 7 x64 installation

Hi,
I'm trying to install Windows 7 x64 on my MacBook Pro 4,1. I've repartitioned - no problems (although it took a while). I couldn't download the Apple drivers to a USB stick, so I unchecked that option.
I'm using a Win7 x64 Pro DVD - full retail edition, not a burned ISO, not an upgrade edition. I've used it before - this machine was Boot Camped up until just before Mountain Lion came out.
I've seen the Apple Support article - there are no external devices plugged in to my MBP. I've reset the PRAM as well just in case. I've even turned off the wi-fi just in case for some bizarre reason it was seeing the Time Capsule on my network as an external drive (although I know the blinking cursor is appearing long before the wi-fi is activated).
If I boot holding down the option key, I can get in to Mavericks, Recovery HD, Windows or EFI Boot. The last two are on the optical media, both produce the same result.
Does anyone have any ideas?
Thanks in advance!
Ben

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