DVD format for X61/X6 Ultrabase

I've just gotten a new X61 with the X6 Ultrabase and DVD burner.  Please tell me what DVD media formats are compatible with that drive (for writing and creating system backups).
I'd love to use my supply of Memorex DVD+RW disks.  They work fine on my other computers, but don't seem to work on this new one.
Thanks for any help.
- Jeff

Welcome to the forum!
Try to identify via the device manager etc. which DVD burner (manufactor type and model) is assembled in your Ultrabase and then do a websearch for specs and the manufactor media list of recommendations for that DVD burner. Maybe you will also find some review of that DVD burner model with accompanied media recommendations from sites like this one.
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