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    AST RESEARCH, INC.         TECHNICAL BULLETIN # 1471               3-21-96

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    		 Ascentia 950N Hangs In Suspend Under Windows NT

    PROBLEM

    When Power Management and Max Battery are enabled in CMOS, and an
    Ascentia 950N system is running on battery, Windows NT 3.51 may hang
    when in suspend mode.

    CAUSE

    Power Management is NOT supported under Windows NT 3.51.

    SOLUTION

    Disable any Power Management settings in CMOS for proper function of this
    operating system.  To do so, follow the steps below:

    1. Press + to enter CMOS Setup.
    2. Under Battery Options, disable Max Battery and Advanced Power
       Management.
    3. Save and Exit.
    4. Reboot the system.

    SYSTEMS AFFECTED

    All Ascentia 950N Systems