Bootcamp - Installing Windows on Mac Book Pro

Can I use an external hard drive ( which contains the windows.exe file, and other windows supporting documents )  to instal windows on my mac ?
I took the following steps using the BootCamp program:
1,  Created a windows install disk
          -  I selected the .iso  file located on my desktop to create the install disk. However,  the "install disk" is actually my external Seagate hard drive, not a DVD.
2. Bootcamp support files were downloaded to my USB
2. I then partitioned the Mac OS X hard drive  (  equally divided the space )
3.  The Mac restarts, but then goes into a dark screen.  Nothing shows up on the screen , it's pitch black.  Seconds later, the internal cooling fans are working real fast. Real fast.   It almost feels like the Mac is overheating, and the fans are working over time.
     - I then experimented with this problem, and decided to remove the USB drive ( which as the bootcamp support docs on it ) prior to restarting the mac.  When the USB drive is removed, the Windows install setup initiates, however, the program cannot find a valid drive to install the software. 
I'm thinking I might have to use an actual install disk , instead of my external hard drive to install windows .  Has anyone else encountered this issue ?

Hi iFrausto,
Welcome to the Apple Support Communities!
I understand how frustrating it can be when you run into issues installing Windows on your Apple computer. In your specific situation, I would recommend reading over and using the troubleshooting provided in the following article to help you resolve this situation.
Boot Camp: iMac displays a black screen during installation of Windows 7
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3173
Have a great day,
Joe

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