    AST RESEARCH, INC.        TECHNICAL BULLETIN # 1626          11/19/96

    TITLE:  Ascentia J SmartSleep and WFW 3.11

    ISSUE

       When the Ascentia J system’s power management is set for Max.
       Power Saving Mode in System Setup, the unit may appear to lock up
       when the unit returns from SmartSleep. The screen will display
       correctly but there may be no response from either the trackstick
       or the keyboard.  Resetting the machine will restore normal
       operation.

       This issue applies to all Ascentia J10, Ascentia J30, and
       Ascentia J50 mobile systems.

    BACKGROUND

       N/A

    ACTION

       Update the system BIOS to version 3.11 (part number 905599-031)
       or later.  This BIOS is available under file name 05599031.EXE
       through any of AST’s On-Line! services.

    NOTES

       N/A

    TAN TPR 826JB

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