Installing Windows 7 via USB problem

Hey,
I was trying to install Windows-7 64bit via my usb, but when Bootcamp restarts the MacBook to install windows-7, it says there aren't any bootable disks avaible. I've allready tried booting up while holding the ALT/option key, but also there is no USB displayed.
I made the USB via bootcamp.
How can i fix this?
Thank you for your time and help!
Finn.

Unless you have a Retina MBP you must use the optical drive, and a DVD to install Windows.

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