    AST RESEARCH, INC.	TECHNICAL BULLETIN #1276	09-12-95

    ASCENTIA 950N SERIAL PORT

    PROBLEM:

    The Serial Port is disabled in System Setup.

    CAUSE:

    The serial port has a default setting of Disabled in the System Setup
    program.  Also, when the computer is attached to an optional docking
    station or a port replicator, the serial and infrared ports on the computer
    are automatically disabled.  See the “Configuring the Computer Hardware”
    section of the User’s Manual for further information.

    SOLUTION:

    Go into System Setup and enable the Serial Port.