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    AST RESEARCH, INC.          TECHNICAL BULLETIN # 1421               1-31-96

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    		  Ascentia 950N Floppy Error Installing OS/2 Warp

    PROBLEM

    If trying to install OS/2 Warp from floppy disk when running an Ascentia
    950N system on battery (not turbo) power, a trap error message may be
    received with Disk 2, and the system may be halted.  If doing the same
    operation with turbo enabled or on AC power, no error is received and the
    installation proceeds normally.

    CAUSE

    While the system is on battery power, there is a conflict between Power
    Management and the install program.

    SOLUTION

    Install this and other operating systems with AC power attached or with
    Turbo mode enabled (+).

    SYSTEMS AFFECTED
    AST PART NUMBER AND DESCRIPTION

    501707-XXX      Ascentia 950N P75 CSS10
    501708-XXX      Ascentia 950N P75 CTS10