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    AST RESEARCH, INC.          TECHNICAL BULLETIN #0920                5-3-94

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          NOVELL’S NE3200 ETHERNET CARD OVERHEATING IN EISA SYSTEMS

    PROBLEM:        Novell has reported a heat problem affecting the NE3200
                    Ethernet card, Revision H or lower.  This card is also sold by
                    Eagle Technologies and Intel.

    CAUSE:          There is a faulty component on the NE3200 card that is heat
                    sensitive.

    SYSTEMS
    AFFECTED:       All AST EISA systems.

    SOLUTION:       Upgrade the NE3200 to Revision I or higher.  Eagle Technologies
                    can be reached at (408) 441-7453.