Problem installing windows 7 on a Qosmio X875.

I just got a new Toshiba Qosmio laptop X875 with the virus known as Windows 8 installed on it.  I want to install Windows 7 Ultimate on it.
I have already set the boot order to dvd drive first, but it refuses to see the dvd in the drive.  The disc is known to be good, so it is not the disc.
I also want to use my Intel SSD drive in it too.
Has anyone installed Windows 7 on their X875?
Is there some trick that I am missing?
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Here are the procedures.
Before you begin, make sure there are adequate Windows 7 drivers and utilities for your model.
Windows 8 Pro comes with downgrade rights (to Windows 7 Professional). Otherwise, you will need to pay for activation.
In order to boot using UEFI from the Windows 7 installation media, follow this procedure.
  -Shut down Windows 8 while pressing the Shift key to completely power off.
  -Power on and press F2 while the Toshiba logo is displayed to enter the UEFI Setup Menu.
  -Go to the Security tab and set the "Secure Boot" setting to "Disabled".
  -Go to the Advanced tab, enter "System Configuration" and set the Boot Mode to "CSM Boot."
  -Press F10 to save and exit.
In order to successfully install Windows 7, you need to remove the existing GPT partitions during Setup and create new (MBR) partitions.
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