Unable to install OS X on external FWHD

the install dvd will not allow me to install on 500 gb seagate external FWHD.
anyone know why?

What you need to do is to change the partition table style to the GUID Partition Table from whatever it is now. You do this in the Partition Options in Disk Utility.
Intel Macs will only boot off drives with this partition table. PowerPC Macs require the drive to use the Apple Partition Map.

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Boot to the Recovery HD:
Restart the computer and after the chime press and hold down the COMMAND and R keys until the menu screen appears. Alternatively, restart the computer and after the chime press and hold down the OPTION key until the boot manager screen appears. Select the Recovery HD and click on the downward pointing arrow button.
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