Adding windows to MacBook Pro using boot camp and external USB SuperDrive

I attached my Mac SuperDrive to my MacBook Pro and inserted the disc to add windows.  The disc shows up on the screen.  Went to boot camp to install and after I chose the percentage of use, press continue, it says no USB drive recognized.  What do I do?  Tried all USB ports with no luck

The Boot Camp instructions are located here: http://www.apple.com/support/bootcamp/
The Boot Camp Discussion Community is located here: https://discussions.apple.com/community/windows_software/boot_camp

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