TS4517 How to install windows in mac without a CD Drive

So i got an iMac but it has no cd drive at the side iMac and i can't get my windows installed using the CD i bought anyone has any clue to what i should do?

Start Boot Camp Assistant and follow the instructions in the installation guide, or, follow the instructions for your computer here http://www.apple.com/support/bootcamp/

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I tried tonnes of method already, and the apple guide method absolutely doesn't work for MacBook Air, 10.9.1
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Number of Processors:          1
Total Number of Cores:          2
L2 Cache (per Core):          256 KB
L3 Cache:          3 MB
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