TITLE
    Power Mac G4 (Gigabit Ethernet): DVD-RAM Available Space Issue
Article ID:
Created:
Modified:
25193
10/27/00
11/13/00

TOPIC

    After a DVD-RAM disc is inserted and ejected from a Power Mac G4 (Gigabit Ethernet) computer, all subsequent DVD-RAM discs appear to have the same amount of free space available as the first disc.


DISCUSSION

    Symptom

    When a DVD-RAM disc is ejected, subsequent DVD-RAM discs all appear to have the same amount of free space available as the first disc. This also occurs between the two sides of a dual-sided DVD-RAM disc.

    Warning: To prevent the potential for data loss caused by misreporting, follow the solution described here.

    Products affected

    • Power Mac G4 (Gigabit Ethernet)

    Solution

    When you need to switch between DVD-RAM discs or disc sides:

      1. Eject the disc from the computer.
      2. Restart the computer.
      3. Insert the new disc or disc side.

    A future Mac OS update is expected to remedy the situation.


Document Information
Product Area: Power Mac G4
Category: Power Mac G4 Hardware
Sub Category: General Topics

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