    AST RESEARCH, INC.        TECHNICAL BULLETIN # 1600          10/08/96

    TITLE:  Bravo MS,HP J2585B PCI NIC, Novell 3.12

    ISSUE

       The Bravo MS 4/66 is unable to attach to the server with a
       Hewlett-Packard J2585B ethernet PCI NIC adapter installed running
       Novell 3.12. The problem will occur in the Bus Master and non-Bus
       Master modes.

       This issue affects the following system: 501442.

    BACKGROUND

       N/A

    ACTION

       Download file J2585B.EXE, dated 9/26/96 or later, from Hewlett
       Packard's web site at

         http://www.hp.com:80/cposupport/indexes/pclanp.html

       and follow the README instructions to install the drivers.

    NOTES

       Refer to the Hewlett-Packard owner's manual to obtain the correct
       type of HUB used by this adapter.

    TAN 000700AO

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