    AST RESEARCH, INC.         TECHNICAL BULLETIN # 1494          5-16-96

    TITLE: Ascentia 950N, Hot Keys, ProStation

    SUMMARY

       The hot key combination  may not work on the
       Ascentia 950N when docked to the ProStation.

       This issue applies to all the Ascentia 950N systems.

    ISSUE

       If a video card is installed in the ProStation and an Ascentia 950N
       is docked, the hot key  combinations on the
       Ascentia 950N are disabled.  The system may only beep when the hot
       key combinations are pressed.

    BACKGROUND

       The Ascentia 950N BIOS depends on its own built-in Cirrus Logic
       GD-7543 graphics controller to display system information
       (i.e., help screen, fuel gauge, system setup options, etc.).
       When a different controller is used, the BIOS will disable
       the hot key combinations.

    ACTION

       None. The system is operating as designed.  If the user needs to
       access information available through the use of hot key
        combinations, the user should press those key
       combinations BEFORE docking the Ascentia 950N.

    NOTES

       N/A

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