Windows 7 Enterprise x64 on 2010 Macbook Pro 15" i5

Has anyone successfully installed a version of Windows 7 other than the Home, Home Premium, Professional, or Ultimate on this series of OS X? I only have a copy of OS 10.6.5 and up. It looks like bootcamp is very picky about what version exactly gets installed. I don't know why!
I just want to make it boot from my totally 100% legal copy of Windows 7 x64 but the Bootcamp utility ignores it and holding the "option" key doesn't give me the choice to boot from that DVD. I can download almost any other version of the Enterprise version of Windows 7 from Microsoft's website but my upgrade license only lets me install Enterprise.
Does anyone have a suggestion on how to make a version of Windows 7 install on this hardware?
Thank you!

The windows 7 enterprise disk I was using included service pack 1. I think bootcamp didn't like that the disk was sp1. I downloaded the non service pack iso and it installed just fine. I had been using a fully updated os 10.6.7. It works now.
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poikkeus1,
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An authentic Microsoft Windows full install disc or ISO file
A built-in optical drive, or a compatible external optical drive is required if you are using an install disc
8 GB USB storage device, or external drive formatted as MS-DOS (FAT) to install the downloaded drivers
Before you install Windows, you should use Software Update to make sure OS X and your computer's firmware are up to date.
Thanks for reaching out to Apple Support Communities.
Cheers,
Pedro.

Windows 7 Enterprise x64 on 2010 Macbook Pro 15" i5

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