    AST RESEARCH, INC.        TECHNICAL BULLETIN # 1546           8-16-96

    TITLE: Serial Mouse on Ascentia J

    SUMMARY

       The serial mouse on the Ascentia J system may not work in DOS and
       Windows 3.xx.

       This issue applies to all the Ascentia J systems.

    ISSUE

       After connecting a serial mouse to the Ascentia J system, the mouse
       may not work in DOS and Windows 3.xx environments.

       The Ascentia J systems are set by default to use the internal
       trackstick or external PS/2 mouse.

    BACKGROUND

       The Ascentia J systems are shipped with the trackstick or PS/2
       mouse as default.  A serial mouse on the Ascentia J may not work
       unless the mouse drivers are loaded for DOS and Windows 3.xx.

    ACTION

       To use a serial mouse on the Ascentia J system, the user must
       install the appropriate drivers.  To obtain the drivers, contact
       the manufacturer of the mouse used, and follow the instructions
       given by the manufacturer.

    NOTES

       This issue may affect any system using an integrated pointing
       device.

    TAN 000446AR

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