IMac i7: Slow boot when Ext USB HDD connected.

Hello,
I have a weird issue with my iMac.
When i have an External USB HDD connected and powered on while booting it takes a very long time for the Apple logo to show up.
I'm guessing this has to do with the fact that my iMac is searching the External USB HDD for an bootable operating system.
Is there a way to preventing my iMac from doing this?
I don't have any OS on my External USB HDD.
Thanks!

go into system prefs -> startup disk and select the disk with os x on it. that should solve the problem

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It should show (via the times) what service failed to start or sat for ages when the lock up occurred.
Do you hear the normal startup chime when the printer is connected? This would indicate if the POST check has passed.
If you do, then it sounds like the Open Firmware is having the trouble, as it is responsible for initializing the hardware and selecting the OS to use. However, given that you are using Boot Camp, I'm not sure if this changes things slightly.
I would be taking the iMac and the printer in to get checked. By taking the printer, you can try connecting it to another Mac and determine if it is causing the problem.

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