DR8-A2 Disc Compatibility

Hello,
I am very happy with DR8-A2. I have upgraded the firmware to 150D without any problems. Everything goes smooth but I have bought DVD-R blank labeled Proformance 8x. The problem is that the dvd cannot write to the disks with 8x but with 4x.
Is it possible to put in a new firmware and add in proformance dvd-r disks and also more dvd-r disks from other companies to work at 8x instead of 4x ?
Thanks

What brand is the disk? Normally, for good brand it will work but not for cheap brand. Brands like sony, imation, philips etc. are good.

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