Lacie d2 DVD+RW firewire drive isn't showing up on Mac

I just bought the d2 DVD+RW w/ LightScribe firewire, and connected its firewire to my Mac G5. I put in a data DVD that I had burned on my Superdrive, and it doesn't appear on my desktop. Apple System Profiler sees it just as "FireWire Device" with no details - I think my computer isn't recognizing the drive properly. Do I need some sort of driver?
Mike Levin

Hi Michael Levin-
It should work as a plug and play device.
What happens if you try a commercially burned DVD like a movie? Will it read a CD?
Luck-
-DP

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