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    AST RESEARCH, INC.        TECHNICAL BULLETIN # 1089                  3-6-95

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    			    ASCENTIA 910N SLOW TO DISPLAY AT BOOT

    This is an informational bulletin.

    During the boot process, the Ascentia 910N system takes up to 13 seconds to
    display the first line.

    To maintain compatibility with 16MB memory modules, it is necessary to perform
    a memory sizing algorithm much earlier in the boot-up process.  Additionally,
    the Ascentia 910N uses a different type of BIOS chip which is twice as large,
    and it takes longer to load (compared to the Ascentia 900N).

    SYSTEMS AFFECTED
    AST PART NUMBER AND DESCRIPTION

    501590-301     ASCENTIA 910N 4/75 CS10
    501589-301     ASCENTIA 910N 4/75 CT10
    501589-401     ASCENTIA 910N 4/75 CT10
    501592-201     ASCENTIA 910N 4/50 CS10