Disc Recording Update 1.3.4: Compatible FireWire CD-R drives

This document lists additional FireWire CD-R drives that are compatible with Disc Recording Update 1.3.4.
Disc Recording Update 1.3.4 allows iTunes and the Finder to burn CD-R disc using the FireWire CD-R drives listed in the table below.


FireWire CD-R drivesDrive mechanismFirmware version
LaCie CDRW 16x10x40 U&IPhilips CDD4911/33B1.5
LaCie 40x12x48 U&ICDBP-401248A1.0
EZQuest Boa FireWire 40x12x48Teac CD-W540E1.0b
LaCie 40x12x48 U&ITEAC CD-W540E1.0B
LaCie U&I CD-RW 48x12x48LITE-ON LTR-48125WVS01
LaCie U&I CD-RW 40x12x48LITE-ON LTR-40125SZS08
Iomega CD-RW 40x12x48IOMEGA CDRW2304FEXT-BZOX2



This update requires Mac OS X 10.1.5 or later. To update to the latest version of Mac OS X, open System Preferences, choose Software Update from the View menu, then click Update Now. In the Software Update window, click the checkbox to select the items you want to install, then click Install. Type an administrator name and password. This update works with all computers that have built-in USB or built-in FireWire. ports.

CD-R drive manufacturers often use different drive mechanisms in the same CD-R drive. The drive models and mechanisms listed above are the only combinations tested and approved by Apple.


For the latest information and answers to technical support questions, see the Apple Support Web site (http://www.apple.com/support/).
Published Date: Feb 18, 2012