Touchsmart 300 - Install Windows 7 32 bit

Given I have a Microsoft Windows 7 Professional 32 bit DVD and the required license, how can I install Windows 7 Professional 32 bit on a Touchsmart 300 PC?
If I launch the installation booting from the DVD I get a blue screen (BSOD), I presume for a driver issue.
I am considering using Microsoft AIK to customize the setup, but I need to know which drivers I should include and how to get them.
Is there any information available?
Regards
Mario

Hello Zooey,
Please try to follow this HP document and see if you can resolve your problem.
CD/DVD Drive Is Not Detected (Windows 7)
http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?docname=c03164799&cc=us&dlc=en&lc=en#N456
Let me know if this does not work or even if it does as well!
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