Imac optical super drive

I have the new Imac (late2012) with the fusion drive. Ive also bought an external super drive( mad by Apple) The trouble is that the computer refuse to play any kind of CD or DVD. It is rejecting it and ejects the record every time.
Anybody out there knowing something about this?
Tjoffe

First, reset the SMC > http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3964
If it doesn't work, return the USB SuperDrive and buy a different external optical drives. There are better and cheaper optical drives you can use with the iMac

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