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    AST RESEARCH, INC.         TECHNICAL BULLETIN # 1367               11-15-95

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                             Ascentia 950N and EasyPort III

    PROBLEM

    The Ascentia 950N may not boot when docked to an EasyPort III
    (part numbers 501682-001 or 501682-002).

    SOLUTION

    The EasyPort III has been upgraded for compatibility with the Ascentia 950N
    system.  To obtain the upgraded EasyPort III, call Technical Support at
    (800) 727-1278 and request a Return Authorization Number (RAN) for the
    EasyPort III.

    NOTE: EasyPort IIIs (part numbers 501682-003 or 501682-004) include the
    upgrade and do not need to be replaced.

    SYSTEMS AFFECTED
    AST PART NUMBER AND DESCRIPTION

    501682-001      EasyPort III Ascentia Domestic
    501682-002      EasyPort III Ascentia International

    PARTS REQUIRED
    AST PART NUMBER AND DESCRIPTION

    202701-002      PCBA EasyPort III