Mint 8: Installation-problem on Gateway Laptop w/ Win7

[DeviantART]

Computer Specs:
Brand: Gatway Laptop Nv5435u
OS: Windows 7

My problem is getting Linux Mint 8 to boot from the Install-CD (Boot-Disk/ISO), which was burned specifically so I could put the CD into my new computer & wipe-out the pre-installed Windows 7, which I never intended to use on that computer.

Here's the steps I took & the what I encountered as I tried to install Linux Mint 8 from the Install-CD:

I hit F11 until a screen appears that says the following:

"Edit Boot Options

Edit Windows boot options for: Windows 7

Path: n\Windows\system32\winload.exe

Partition: 3
Hard Disk: 9d309d3

[ /NOEXECUTE=OPTIN

ENTER=Submit ESC=Cancel"

How can I get that computer to recognize the Linux Mint 8 CD? I haven't set-up an account on that computer, since I'm trying to avoid using Windows 7, as much as possible. I just want to use Linux Mint 8 on that computer.

[Husse]

Welcome to Mint
You have to find the Boot from CD option and I can't tell you how as that is widely varying in laptops
It should be found in the BIOS but my wifes old laptop had a special menu to select boot alternative
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I don not think your user name is appropriate unless you are standing behind Deviantart
It is improper to use the name of other peoples/organizations

[mick55]

Let the CD boot and stop hitting F11 for no apparent reason.