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    AST RESEARCH, INC.         TECHNICAL BULLETIN # 1239                6-28-95

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    				ASCENTIA 950N/75N POWER ON/OFF SEQUENCE

    PROBLEM

    The Ascentia 950N/75N will not power up if the AC Adapter is plugged in at
    the same time the power switch is pressed to turn the Ascentia 950N/75N
    OFF.  When this occurs, the system will not power ON again.

    CAUSE

    The power switch is disabled when the AC Adapter is plugged in at the same
    time the switch is pressed to turn the system OFF.

    SYSTEMS AFFECTED
    AST PART NUMBER AND DESCRIPTION

    501707-2XX      ASCENTIA 950N/75 CSS10 510/8
    501707-3XX      ASCENTIA 950N/75N CSS10 700/8
    501707-4XX      ASCENTIA 950N/75N CSS10 1G/8
    501708-3XX      ASCENTIA 950N/75N CT10 700/8
    501708-4XX      ASCENTIA 950N/975N CT10 1G/8

    SOLUTION

    Reset the power switch by unplugging the AC Adapter.  Use the power switch to
    power ON the system.  The system's operating power can be provided by either
    the battery or by plugging in the AC Adapter again.