Does the first generation Mac Pro Recognise DVD-RAM

i entered a blank dvd-ram into me MacPro and couldn't write in it or erase it. when i go to the get info, it tells me that my disk is read only.
I have the basic SuperDrive that comes with the system.
Any help or suggestions will help a lot, since i have many dvd-rams from my old vhs/dvd recorder combo.

Check this - http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=42718
It will show you how to find out what formats your drive supports...although it does say:
"While some DVD-RAM discs can be removed from the cartridge, those discs cannot be read by or written to using the SuperDrive" so you might be out of luck.

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