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02-19-2006, 01:39 AM	#1 (permalink)
Saucz Newb Techie Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 22	Using External CD\DVD for build Hello everyone. I'm currently in the process of building my second computer. I have an external dvd drive that i was planning on using right from the get go (to install windows). My mobo comes with usb and firewire ports so i'm guessing i would have no problem but just wanted to make sure. I know a cd or dvd drive costs like 20 bucks but u know... bein cheap never killed anyone i guess. any insight would be greatly appreciated. thanks!

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I dont think you can do that cause im not sure but i think you need windows installed to recognize an External cd/dvd drive

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02-19-2006, 02:31 AM	#3 (permalink)
Saucz Newb Techie Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 22	****... i was dreading that response.... looks like i'm gonna have to spend that $20. WHYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY?!

02-19-2006, 02:32 AM	#4 (permalink)
Saucz Newb Techie Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 22	by the way... u have my dog in your profile pic... so adorable when they're young aren't they? And then they grow up and go to college

02-19-2006, 02:35 AM	#5 (permalink)
SpoiledBoar Junior Techie Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 90	You can use usb mouses so you might be able too

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Saucz Newb Techie Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 22	hmmm.... good point.... would anyone else have an opinion about this?

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i think you can, it just depends on your BIOS. mine gives me the options to boot from USB device

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