TITLE
    Power Mac G4 (Digital Audio): SuperDrive Ejects DVD-RAM Discs
Article ID:
Created:
Modified: 		60796
2/9/01
2/13/01
TOPIC

    The SuperDrive, included with some Power Mac G4 (Digital Audio) computers, does not read DVD-RAM discs.

DISCUSSION

    Symptom

    The DVD drive ejects every DVD-RAM disc, but accepts DVD-ROM and DVD-R discs, which appear on the desktop without any issues.

    Products affected

    • Power Mac G4 (Digital Audio) with SuperDrive

    Solution

    The SuperDrive does not read DVD-RAM discs and will eject them. They will not appear on the desktop, nor will the Finder display an alert box or error message. For more information about the discs that are compatible with the SuperDrive, see article 58770 " CD-RW and SuperDrive: Specifications and Usage Information ."


Document Information
Product Area: Power Mac G4
Category: Power Mac G4 Hardware
Sub Category: Troubleshooting
Keywords: kpmg4

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