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AST RESEARCH, INC.         SOFTWARE BULLETIN # 0266          12/10/96

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TITLE:  Bravo MS-T 6150 Flash BIOS, v1.00.03
FILENAME(S) / PART NUMBER(S) / DESCRIPTION(S):
   05570032.EXE / 905570-032
   Bravo MS-T 6150 Flash BIOS, v 1.00.03 

SUMMARY

   File 05570032.EXE contains version 1.00.03 of the Bravo MS-T 6150 
   system flash BIOS. This update applies to the following systems: 
   501824, 501908, and 503030.

   
RESOLUTIONS

   Version 1.00.03 contains the following resolutions:
   
   Fixed the issue with some PCI video cards.
   
   Fixed the problem of months 10-12 generating an invalid time and 
   date.
   
   Fixed the problem of the year 2000 not being treated as a leap 
   year.   


ENHANCEMENTS

   Version 1.00.03 contains the following enhancements:
   
   Added software support for the A-1 stepping of the Pentium Pro 
   Processor (BUsA1C5).
   
   Allows for ROMS options greater than 64KB.   


PREVIOUS RELEASE(S)

   N/A


NOTES

   This diskette is used to upgrade AST system BIOS.  To upgrade the 
   BIOS, insert the diskette and turn the system ON.  The only 
   noticeable activity is floppy drive access and beep codes. There 
   will be no video displayed.
   
   When the BIOS begins to be programmed, one beep will sound.  At 
   completion of the BIOS update, there will be two beeps.  The 
   system can now be rebooted with the new BIOS version.
    
   In the event that the upgrade is interrupted, the system may be 
   left in an unusable state.  To rectify this problem, change 
   jumper H at location J25 on the system board to the DOWN 
   position.  The default position "UP" is clearly marked on the 
   system board.  Reboot the system with the BIOS diskette following 
   the above mentioned steps.  After the beep sequence, turn the 
   system OFF and reset the jumper to the original position (UP).  
   Now, reboot system to the new BIOS version.

   For information on installing this update, please view the 
   README.TXT file that accompanies the update.

   You can download this file from the following services:

   AST WWW Site:  http://www.ast.com
   AST On-Line! BBS*:  See IB0001.TXT
   CompuServe:  GO: ASTFORUM
   Prodigy:   JUMP: ASTSUPPORT

   * Refer to IB0001.TXT for a list of AST's international BBS 
     numbers.

   To decompress this file, create a temporary directory on your
   hard drive, copy the downloaded file to that directory, and run
   the file. 

TAN N/A

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