Mac Mini Server boot from USB with windows keyboard

So. I formated my mac mini, prepared a OSX usb drive and now I cant get the machine to boot to the USB drive...I have a windows keyboard plugged into the usb and there is no option key... (I also have a mac bluetooth keyboard that is paired to another mini but I have no idea how to pair it to this one prior to boot sequence....ANy help...Im boggled-first time as a mac user.

...I have a windows keyboard plugged into the usb and there is no option key...
Windows Alt key usually works as Mac Option key.

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