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    AST RESEARCH, INC.         TECHNICAL BULLETIN # 1219                6-13-95

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    ASCENTIA 950N DISPLAY FUNCTION DISABLED

    This is an informational bulletin.

    The display switching function on the Ascentia 950N has been temporarily
    disabled.  This function, which is normally invoked by pressing the  and
    the  keys together, allows the Ascentia 950N to operate in panel only,
    CRT only, or simultaneous operation of panel and CRT modes.

    This function has been temporarily disabled to eliminate the possibility of
    damaging the LCD display.  AST is leading the market in the introduction of
    true video acceleration through the Motion Video Architecture (MVA).

    A new Windows 3.1X video driver and system BIOS will be available from AST
    in the near future.  This video driver and new BIOS will enable the display
    switching function.

    SYSTEMS AFFECTED
    AST PART NUMBER AND DESCRIPTION

    501707-XXX      ASCENTIA 950N P54/75 CSS-10
    501708-XXX      ASCENTIA 950N P54/75 CTS-10