Possible to install windows 8.1 from optical drive on new build?

[dscostu]

super noob here...

My first build is tomorrow and starting to get nervous about the windows install and bios setup.

can anyone tell me if I can install windows using a external optical drive or will the bios not recognize it

-or- must I need to make a ISO file on a flash drive from the disk?

Using Gigabyte GA-Z97X-Gaming 7 mobo.

Thanks ahead of time.

 

[popatim]

Its really up to the motherbd. I havent used that one yet so cant say but I suspect you will be fine. Use one of the usb2's on the rear i/o panel.

 

[dscostu]

Its really up to the motherbd. I havent used that one yet so cant say but I suspect you will be fine. Use one of the usb2's on the rear i/o panel.

Wow you guys are fast here. Thanks so much. From your response it sounds like it has been done before but just depends on the mobo. I will try it and report back how it worked.

Thanks for answering!! I will def use your advice about the usb 2 on rear io panel. Thanks again.