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    AST RESEARCH, INC.         TECHNICAL BULLETIN # 1129                 4-5-95

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    				   EXTERNAL KEYPAD ON ASCENTIA 800N

    PROBLEM

    Using system BIOS 1.06, the Ascentia 800N may not recognize an external keypad
    (part number 501495-001) attached to its Mouse/Keypad Port.

    CAUSE

    Version 1.06 of the Ascentia 800N BIOS is not compatible with this option.

    SYSTEMS AFFECTED
    AST PART NUMBERS AND DESCRIPTION

    501469-XXX     ASCENTIA 800 4/33 STN
    501471-XXX     ASCENTIA 800 4/50 STN

    SOLUTION

    Update the Ascentia 800N system BIOS to version 1.08.   File 548032.EXE can be
    found on AST's 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

    Download file 548032.EXE and flash the Ascentia 800N system.

    For additional information on The Ascentia 800N system BIOS (revision 1.08),
    see Software Bulletin # 0189B.