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    AST RESEARCH, INC.         TECHNICAL BULLETIN # 1381               12-21-95

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         Ascentia 950N and ProStation Not Detecting Add-in Video Adapters

    PROBLEM

    When installing an add-in video adapter in the ProStation, the Ascentia 950N
    system may not initialize or detect the add-in video adapter.

    CAUSE

    The Ascentia 950N system BIOS prior to release 2.59 does not have the feature
    implemented.

    SOLUTION

    Upgrade the system BIOS to version 2.59 (p/n 905557-310) or higher.
    File 05557310.EXE can be found on AST's BBS (817) 230-6850.
    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 additional information on the Ascentia 950N system BIOS, see Software
    Bulletin # 0246 on AST's BBS.

    SYSTEMS AFFECTED
    AST PART NUMBER AND DESCRIPTION

    All Ascentia 950N systems.