Problem using bootcamp to install windows 8

I just bought a new MacBook Pro and have updated the software to 10.9.1
I am trying to install window 8.1 using Bootcamp.  Windows is on a disk connected via an apple external drive.
After initiating Bootcamp, downloading software to a USB drive, partionining the hard drive, things just don't go anywhere after that.
It asks me to insert windows disk, computer restarts, then screen goes black with a question "hit any key to boot from CD", then back to start screen  - skipping installation.
What gives?
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Hi Austin1801,
Welcome to the Support Communities!
The article below may be able to help you with this.
Boot Camp: System requirements for Microsoft Windows operating systems
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5634?viewlocale=en_US
Boot Camp Installation & Setup Guide
manuals.info.apple.com/MANUALS/1000/MA1636/en_US/boot_camp_install-setup_10.8.p df
What you need:
An installation disc with the 64-bit version of Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 8, or Windows 8 Pro.
You must use a single full-install Windows installation disc. You cannot use an upgrade version of Windows.
An external drive formatted as MS-DOS (FAT).
I hope this information helps ....
Have a great day!
- Judy

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