Booting different operating systems off apple USB SuperDrive

I'm used to booting systems off of dvd's like "ubuntu" "windows" etc on the internal superdrive. and seeing the new i-mac without the internal dvd reader makes me ask if its possible to boot different systems like mentioned above on the apple USB SuperDrive?

Sure it is... I have booted from a Flash Drive

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How to get an Apple USB Superdrive to be recognized in Windows 7 VM

Hello,
I have just installed Win 7 VM under FMWare Fusion 7.x, and cannot get Windows to recognize the USB external Superdrive. I go up under Virtual Machine and click to connect, it says it will and do I want it to always do this? I click YES. And nothing. When I look under USB and Bluetooth drives, SATA is the one selected, but USB is not a choice. Just SATA, IDE, and SCSI!!
If I unplug the drive and plug it back in several times, MAYBE it will be recognized, and sucks the DVD in. Once it actually let me install software. But that was it.
I had it set to ask what to do, so I could pick windows or mac, and it did to that, so I know it is recognizing the drive is plugged in. I then set it to always be windows, but does not matter.
I got error saying device requires installation of Apple Bootcamp driver disk in the virtual machine. NOT sure why, since I am not using Bootcamp at all. However, I went thru the motions in Bootcamp Asst, downloaded the driver from the machine with the VM, and saved it to a thumb drive. Relaunched the VM, went into the thumb drive to set up, and it comes back with error, this cannot be installed on this system. What?????
So I am in a loop right now. REALLY need the VM to recognize the external Apple Superdrive, so need to know how to accomplish this.
VMWare Tooks are installed, and VMWare is up to date. As is Windows.
Thanks,
Lisa

Hi,
As mentioned in my initial post, it's an Apple USB Superdrive. A generic drive works, but the Apple one does not, or works sporadically. Seems to me that Win 7 does not have the right driver for it, but no idea how to get it.....
Thanks,
Lisa

How do I install an apple usb SuperDrive with my macbook that already has a superdrive but doesnt work?

I bought a macbook off of a friend but the CD drive to the computer doesnt work and was broke awhile ago. I needed to install some software onto this computer so I bought the Apple USB SuperDrive thinking it would work, but later finding out that it is only compatible with macs that dont have a superdrive built in. An Apple support technician told me that it could be done through a process, but she couldn't help me with. So it would be greatly appreciated if someone can help me with this problem. Thank You!

There is some useful information here about the process mentioned:
http://www.hardturm.ch/luz/2011/10/how-to-make-the-macbook-air-superdrive-work-w ith-any-mac/
Of course you need to be very careful with any use of Terminal.

After you plug an Apple USB SuperDrive into an iMac, what must you do to view and burn DVD videos?

After you plug an Apple USB SuperDrive into an iMac, what must you do to view or to burn DVD videos?

What iMac..?
The Apple USB SuperDrive only supports new iMac's that did not come with a built-in SuperDrive.
System Requirements
Compatible with the following computers:
MacBook Pro with Retina display
MacBook Air
iMac (late 2012)
Mac mini (late 2009) and later

HT2397 Is region code is recorded in the DVD drive? So, if I have two Apple USB SuperDrive, I can have two separate region code?

If the region code is recorded in the DVD drive, then I can purchase two Apple USB SuperDrive to play different region DVD ?

To Apple Discussions!
It has been reported that VLC overrides the 5 region code option. You will need to read their documention on their website. Otherwise................
You can change the computers region "only 5 times". Then it's locked in the 5th version/region (until you erase your HD & start all over.).

I have a MacBook Pro which has a SSD replacing the superdrive. I have bought an Apple USB superdrive but It's not working when I plug it in?

i have a MacBook Pro which has a SSD replacing the superdrive. I have bought an Apple USB superdrive but It's not working when I plug it in? Is it broken or do I need to download something to make it work?

System Requirements
MacBook Pro with Retina display
MacBook Air computer
Mac mini computer

I just purchased Apple USB SuperDrive and connected to my Mac mini 2012 but does not show anything on the screen. Not sure if its working.

I just purchased Apple USB SuperDrive and connected to my Mac mini late 2012 USB slot but nothing shows up on the screen.
I have OS X versus 10.10.3

The system bus and all connected products should appear in the system profile or in the
hardware part of About this Mac (more info) and if that does not, restart the computer with
the external Apple USB SuperDrive plugged in. •As a last resort, if nothing else, before a
return trip to be rid of the SuperDrive, you could try a system management controller reset.
The SMC reset is not a first choice, so I won't post a link to the support instruction page.
A new Apple USB SuperDrive should be seen as hardware in system information report.
Of course, an icon of disc media should appear once the disc is inserted into the drive, too.
Good luck & happy computing!

Protection for external Apple USB SuperDrive

Hello, Has anyone found a case or soft bag or SOMETHING to protect the external Apple USB SuperDrive?
I carry mine in my bag and the cord, without protection, is about to brake.
Thanks for your suggestions.

I believe the Pagesender string is the default to start at 14,400 baud and auto-negotiate down to 9600, 4800, etc until communication can be established. Hardware error correction is typically off being controlled only by the software.
Fax machines will automatically negotiate to 9600 if they cannot establish a faster rate.
Most VoIP services tell you that a special line is required for faxing, and that you cannot fax over the standard voice line. Cannot tell you more than this.
The Apple modem uses standard Motorola modem commands. If you can find an old document for a typical Motorola modem then you will find the AT commands.
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HT2499 I cant get my external Apple USB SuperDrive to recognize any of my dvds?

I cant get my external Apple USB SuperDrive to recognize any of my dvds. It only recognizes installation cds. Is there something I can do or is the device faulty?

Here are some troubleshooting ideas. The DVD read portion of the Superdrive may have failed. The CD uses a different reader based on what I was told by an Apple Store Genius when mine failed.
CD/DVD Drive - Troubleshooting
CD/DVD Drive - Troubleshooting (2)
If you live near an Apple Store, make a Genius Bar appointment to have the computer and Superdrive tested. Supposedly there is no charge for testing.
Genius Bar Reservation

New iMac 27" and just plugged in a Apple USB superdrive and get message, "Because a USB device was drawing too much power from your computer, one or more of your USB devices have been disabled." I am trying to load Office mac2011 what to do?

I have a new iMac 27" and just plugged in a Apple USB superdrive and get message, "Because a USB device was drawing too much power from your computer, one or more of your USB devices have been disabled." I am trying to load Office mac2011 what to do?

If you just bought the iMac and the Sjuperdrive take the superdrive back and get a refund. The by any other brand external DVD drive that connects by USB and try that. Most come with a Y USB cable to allow you to connect to 2 USB ports to supply enogh power to the drive IF Needed.
Or take both back and get a refund on both, you have 14 days to return it no questions asked, and buy another iMac and some other brand external DVD drive.

HT2801 can i use the Apple USB SuperDrive to upgrade my OS from 10.5 t0 10.6?

The optical drive on my Macbook Pro (Build 9L31a) broke a couple of years ago and I have thus far managed to get around it. Now that iCloud is about to reign down on my OS 10.5, I need to upgrade via disk. Will the new Apple USB SuperDrive do the trick or do I have to have the internal drive replaced. Is there another drive out there that would be better than the SuperDrive?
Thanks!

Apple's USB drive won't work with your computer at all.

Jvm 1.4,1.5 default memory usage in Ram in different operating systems

Hi ,
Can anyone help me with the default memory occupied by Jvm in different operating systems ?
I have practically seen that jdk1.4,jdk1.5,jdk1.3 has around 64 Mb as the
default size on 32 bit machines .
I am in need of the similar data for jvms on Solaris,Unix and Linux machines . Also much curious to know about the default memory occupied on 64 bit machines. It would be really great if the statistical data is present in any link .
Thanks and Regards
Suman

Default Heap sizes on 64 bit JVM are by default 30% bigger then the 32bit version to accomodate the extra memory used by 64 bit object pointers instead of 32 bit.
This link plus documents close to it answers most questions.
http://java.sun.com/docs/hotspot/gc5.0/gc_tuning_5.html#1.1.%20Types%20of%20Collectors%7Coutline

Apple USB SuperDrive problem

I purchased an Apple USB SuperDrive a few months ago with a new iMac desktop. The SuperDrive was working fine. Now suddenly it has begun cutting out/dropping out on songs when I transfer them from commercial CDs to iTunes. Anyone else having this problem?

Yes, I have the same problem. I've been trying to burn CD's to my superdrive. Everything fine up until the update to 10.9.3. I'm assuming no fix is available due to Apple's customary silence when a problem emerges ...

HT202665 What are the best Discs to use with my Apple USB SuperDrive?

HHi,
i have an Apple USB SuperDrive, would like to know which are the best Blank Discs to use please, I live in the United Kimgdom

I don't use so many disks nowadays but when we do, I really only try to make sure they are a recognised brand (Phillips, Maxwell, TDK etc etc), technology has moved on from having to worry about which you use. I would avoid brands you've never heard of though.

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