    AST Research, Inc.	Technical Bulletin # 1269	8/22/95

    Ascentia 950N Operating Temperature Appears To Be Warm

    PROBLEM

    The Ascentia 950N may feel warm to the touch.

    CAUSE

    The system runs hot primarily because of the Pentium Processor and the L2
    cache.  The difference between this and a 486/75 system without the L2
    cache is about 4-5 Watts.

    SYSTEMS AFFECTED

    All Ascentia 950N Systems

    SOLUTION

    There is nothing wrong with the Ascentia 950N which is operating as
    designed.  It is recommended that the battery area of the Ascentia 950N
    notebook not be placed on a person's lap or exposed skin while the system
    is in operation.

    CAUTION

    In no case will AST Computer be liable for damage to the system or loss
    of data caused by the improper implementation of this technical bulletin.