Only have folder with question mark when I turn on imac

i need to put the os x 10.4 tiger  in my mac but I insert disk  and i hear it spinning but nothing happens. Do I have to have a mac keyboard or will any usb work?

Here's an article on the subject.
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1440?viewlocale=en_US
Sorry, didn't read the whole question.   Hold the Option or Alt key down and the boot manager will start giving you the choice of the DVD or disks.

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