No Boot from DVD or USB HP Media Center

Hi, I have a HP Desktop Media Center M7370 NL. I want to install Ubuntu but it does not boot from DVD (or USB) though the boot order is CD first. It just passes the DVD and goes through to Windows 7.
Any ideas?

Jeroen63, welcome to the forum.
I suggest that you visit www.ubuntuforums.org for help with your problem.  They are the experts on Ubuntu and will be able to help you.  I have used Ubuntu for years, but still go to their forum when I have a problem.
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