Can't boot Linux from external USB HDD with Toshiba L305

[Timothy MacDowall]

Have removed internal HDD for it has bad sectors. Can load Linux from jump drive. Installed Linux to external USB HDD and now system will not boot from the external.

 

[Im Spartacus]

Did you install linux on the toshiba L305 or another computer.

 

[rumble]

Did you change the boot priority in BIOS? You need to set your external USB device as the first boot device, see here: http://linux-bible.com/changing-the-boot-order-in-bios/