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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 (<Fn>+<F4>).


SYSTEMS AFFECTED
AST PART NUMBER AND DESCRIPTION

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