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    AST RESEARCH, INC.         TECHNICAL BULLETIN # 1441B               4-16-96

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    			Bravo MS/LC POST Error "16.82"

    PROBLEM

    If the Bravo MS system is powered down unexpectedly, without regard to the
    active operations being performed, the system may report POST error "16.82."

    CAUSE

    A PID (Product Identification) loss has occurred.

    SOLUTION

    To minimize system / data corruption, AST recommends the system be powered
    down in a sequential manner, as recommended by the operating systems.

    In the rare cases where the original PID is lost and the system displays the
    "ERROR 16.82" at boot up time, a qualified AST service representative must
    provide the affected customer, the correct PID diskette for the system.
    This action will restore the system to its original configuration.

    Contact AST's Technical Support at (800) 727-1278.  Please provide your
    AST system part number to ensure the correct PID is sent to you.

    CAUTION

    Providing the customer with an incorrect PID could render the system unusable.

    SYSTEMS AFFECTED
    AST PART NUMBER AND DESCRIPTION

    501815-XXX      Bravo MS P/133
    501772-XXX      Bravo MS P/75
    501774-XXX      Bravo MS P/100
    501814-XXX      Bravo MS P/120
    501749-XXX      Bravo LC P/100

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