    AST RESEARCH, INC.        TECHNICAL BULLETIN # 1058                  1-26-95

    		POWEREXEC 4/25SL/GRID AND TC6245 CARD IN POWERSTATION

    PROBLEM
    The PowerExec 4/25SL 3.3 volt system does not detect the Thomas Conrad TC6245
    Arcnet adapter installed in the PowerStation, while running diagnostics
    supplied by Thomas Conrad.

    CAUSE
    The PowerExec 4/25SL is designed as a 3.3 volt system.  The TC6245 network
    card requires 5 volts.  The 5 volt card is not compatible with the 3.3 volt
    system.

    SYSTEMS AFFECTED
    AST PART NUMBER    DESCRIPTION

    501115-201     POWEREXEC 4/25SL 3 VOLT

    SOLUTION
    The PowerExec is operating as designed.  Use an adapter that is compatible
    with 3.3 volt systems.