My iMac loses connection to the keyboard/mouse while installing Windows 7 on Bootcamp

I have used bootcamp assistant to install windows 7 on my brand new iMac.  I used a flash stick to install the Windows OS.
When I rebooted the system, the iMac gave me an error message that it couldn't find a bootable disk and it asked for a bootable disk to be connected and to press any key.  I did press a key, but it did not respond.  I found later that both my usb keyboard and usb mouse don't have power.
I manually restarted and used pressed the option key to select the flash stick as my bootable device.  It loaded and started to boot and load windows to the point it presented me with a screen to select the language etc.  They key board and mouse seesed to work. I couldnt type nor move the mouse.
I tried again using the Bluetooth keyboard and mouse but I got the same problem.
Is my iMac broken?  Or did I do something wrong.
I have installed the latest version of mavericks and installed all the updates.
Please help.
Thanks.
Tareq

I called the local seller who sold me the iMac regarding this problem.  He confirmed that they had many problems with the latest iMac (Late 2013) Windows 7 installation and recommended that I install Windows 8 instead.
I am not excited about Windows 8 as I need to buy a new license and get used to a new interface.
I downloaded a fresh copy of Windows 8 (without a license of course) just to test that.  I repeated the who process.  I am glad to report that I was able to get past the first screen to select language and local setting and was able to use the mouse and keyboard.  I stopped on the second screen where it prompted me to enter the license number.
My concern is that I go and buy a Windows 8 license to find that it will not install as well.  Any suggestions?
Why Can't I install Windows 7 on this iMac (latest 2013)?  Has anyone else face the same problem?  is there any solution?
Any ideas?
Tareg

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