    AST RESEARCH, INC.        TECHNICAL BULLETIN # 1512           6-14-96

    TITLE: Bravo MS and NCR 815XS PCI SCSI Adapter

    SUMMARY

       When NCR 815XS PCI SCSI controller is installed in a Bravo MS, the
       system hangs when booting or when accessing the SCSI hard disk
       drive.

       This issue applies to the following systems: 501772, 501774, 501814,
       501815, 501860, and 501777.

    ISSUE

       The NCR 815XS PCI SCSI controller firmware versions 3.06.00 or
       lower is not compatible with the Bravo MS system.

    BACKGROUND

       N/A

    ACTION

       Upgrade the NCR firmware to version 3.07.00 or higher.  To upgrade
       the firmware, download file FLASH3X.ZIP from Symbios Logic's
       on-line services including:

          Internet Web site:  http://www.symbios.com.
          BBS: (719) 573-3562

       Follow the instructions in the README.1ST file.

    NOTES

       Symbios Logic was originally a division of NCR Microelectronics.

    TAN 000730CP

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