TITLE
    Mac OS 9.1, FireWire 2.7: Third-Party FireWire Drives May Not Recognize Audio CDs
Article ID:
Created:
Modified:
106074
11/22/00
1/9/01

TOPIC

    If required software for third-party FireWire drives is not installed, these drives may not recognize audio format CDs.


DISCUSSION

    Symptom

    Third-party FireWire drives eject or fail to recognize audio CDs.

    FireWire 2.7 software, included with Mac OS 9.1, includes built-in support for third-party mass storage devices such as CD-R drives. This does not, however, eliminate the need to install any third-party software included with the drive. In the absence of appropriate third-party software, Mac OS 9.1 may allow the third-party device to recognize data but not audio CDs.

    Products affected
    • Macintosh computers with built-in FireWire ports
    • Mac OS 9.1

    Solution

    Follow the installation directions included with third-party FireWire drives for any required software.

    Alternatively, you may use the Macintosh computer's built-in CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, or DVD-RAM drive for audio CDs.

Document Information
Product Area: Mac OS System Software
Category: MAC OS 9.1
Sub Category: General OS Topics; System Software Components
Keywords: kmos91

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