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    AST RESEARCH, INC.        TECHNICAL BULLETIN # 1349                12-14-95

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    	 Premmia GX P/100 Under Windows for Workgroup 3.11 with PCNet
    			    Experiencing Lock-ups

    PROBLEM

    Premmia GX P/100 may lock-up after a warm boot, when using AMD PCNet
    2.0 Ethernet drivers.

    CAUSE

    AMD's Autoscan utility can only use four pre-set I/O settings.  None of these
    settings are supported by the Premmia GX P/100 system board.

    SOLUTION

    Upgrade the AMD PCNet drivers to revision 2.52 or greater (AST part
    numbers 911265-315, -316, and -317).  The PCNet drivers are available on
    AST's BBS (817) 230-6850.  AST's BBS supports modem speeds up to 28.8k
    bps.  The above files will also be posted on:

    CompuServe
    Go ASTSUPPORT

    AST Worldwide Web Site
    http://www.ast.com

    For additional information on the AMD PCNet drivers, see Software Bulletin
    # 0190.

    SYSTEMS AFFECTED
    AST PART NUMBER AND DESCRIPTION

    501522-XXX      Premmia GX P/100