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    AST RESEARCH, INC.        TECHNICAL BULLETIN # 1729          06/17/97

    TITLE:  Ascentia P, Win3.1x, System Hangs w/AVI

    ISSUE

       Playing an AVI file and attempting to adjust the volume using the
       function keys  and  on the Ascentia P50 causes the
       system to hang under Windows 3.1x.

       This issue affects the following system part numbers: 503039,
       503040 and 503041.

    BACKGROUND

       N/A

    ACTION

       To resolve the issue, perform the following steps:

       1. Obtain the Cirrus Logic CL-GD7548 driver, v1.40g or
          later, file name 7548140G.EXE, from any of the
          following sources:

              Cirrus Logic Web site at:

                    www.cirrus.com

              AST On-Line! services at:

                AST WWW Site:  http://www.ast.com
                AST On-Line! BBS*:  See IB0001.TXT
                CompuServe:  GO: ASTFORUM
                Prodigy:   JUMP: ASTSUPPORT

                * Refer to IB0001.TXT for a list of AST's
                  international BBS numbers.

          To decompress this file, create a temporary directory
          on your hard drive, copy the downloaded file to that
          directory, and run the file.

       2. Install the drivers from Windows 3.1x by selecting
          File, Run, then type A:\Install and press the
          key. Follow the instructions on the screen.

    NOTES

       N/A

    TAN 001258RB

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