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The drive info:
HL-DT-ST DVDRW GS23N:
Firmware Revision:          SB03
Interconnect:          ATAPI
Burn Support:          Yes (Apple Shipping Drive)
Cache:          0 KB
Reads DVD:          Yes
CD-Write:          -R, -RW
DVD-Write:          -R, -RW
Write Strategies:          CD-TAO, CD-SAO, CD-Raw, DVD-DAO
Media:          To show the available burn speeds, insert a disc and choose View > Refresh
Others show the drive with -/+R -/+RW and DL (and more) and 2 MB buffer...
It makes no sense to me, need help. Thanks.
Leslie.

Hi Leslie,
Try an SMC Reset: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3964

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