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    AST RESEARCH, INC.         TECHNICAL BULLETIN # 1130               4-12-95

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                        PREMMIA GX P/90 AND NCR SCSI SMDS DRIVER

    PROBLEM

    Mergent software may not install on the Premmia GX system.

    CAUSE

    The NCR SCSI SDMS driver imbedded in the Premmia GX BIOS 2.05 is not
    compatible.

    SYSTEMS AFFECTED
    AST PART NUMBER AND DESCRIPTION

    501457-801     PREMMIA GX P/90

    SOLUTION

    Update the system BIOS to revision 2.06 or greater.  File 05540311.EXE can be
    found on AST's BBS (817) 230-6850, in the "Systems" file area.  AST's BBS
    supports modem speeds up to 28.8k bps.  The above file will also be posted
    on:

    CompuServe
    Go ASTSUPPORT

    AST Worldwide Web Site
    http://www.ast.com

    For further information on the Premmia GX system BIOS, see Software
    Bulletin 0172.