kmosx: How to: SCSI CD-RW drive
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How can I have my SCSI CD-RW drive working?
If you have a recent (no more than 3 years) CD-RW unit you are likely to be able to use it following this procedure:
- First: upgrade your SCSI card driver
If you own - for instance - an Adaptec 2906 you'll found the latest drivers at this link:
www.apple.com/downloads/macosx/drivers/powerdomainava2906.html
- Second: install the SCSI Helper for MaxOSX from El-Gato.
www.apple.com/downloads/macosx/drivers/scsicdrwhelper.html
This will fix a problem that prevents CD-RW SCSI devices to be used under X.
Reboot your system.
Please note that the connected CD-RW SCSI device must be turned on BEFORE the computer is starting up (this is a good practice for every SCSI device).
On my system I am now able to burn CDs with both iTunes and Toast Titanium.
Hope this helps.
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