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    AST RESEARCH, INC.          TECHNICAL BULLETIN # 1262               7-24-95

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    PASSWORD FEATURE NOT WORKING ON MANHATTAN P AND V SYSTEMS

    PROBLEM

    The password feature was not working effectively on the Manhattan P and V
    systems.  Upon system boot, when the password was requested, pressing the
     would bypass security, booting directly into the Operating
    System.

    CAUSE

    BIOS prior to version 1.10 did not prevent the system from bypassing the
    password feature when a warm boot () was initiated.

    SYSTEMS AFFECTED
    PART NUMBER AND DESCRIPTION

    501502-XXX      Manhattan P Series
    501500-XXX      Manhattan V Series

    SOLUTION

    The Manhattan P/V flash BIOS, version 1.10
    (AST part number 905547-039) resolves the issue with the password feature
    providing security for the system.  Obtain this part number doing one of the
    following:

    1. Contact an AST Authorized Service Center.

    2. Contact AST Technical Support at 1 (800) 727-1278.

    3. Download the Manhattan P/V flash BIOS version 1.10, file name
    05547039.EXE from AST' BBS (817) 230-6850, in the "Systems" file area.
    AST's BBS supports modem speeds up to 28.8k bps.  The above file will also
    be posted on:

    CompuServe
    Go ASTSUPPORT

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

    For additional information on the Manhattan P/V flash BIOS revision 1.10,
    see Software bulletin # 0178 in the SBS library of AST's BBS.