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AST RESEARCH, INC. TECHNICAL BULLETIN # 1262 7-24-95
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PASSWORD FEATURE NOT WORKING ON MANHATTAN P AND V SYSTEMS
PROBLEM
The password feature was not working effectively on the Manhattan P and V
systems. Upon system boot, when the password was requested, pressing the
would bypass security, booting directly into the Operating
System.
CAUSE
BIOS prior to version 1.10 did not prevent the system from bypassing the
password feature when a warm boot () was initiated.
SYSTEMS AFFECTED
PART NUMBER AND DESCRIPTION
501502-XXX Manhattan P Series
501500-XXX Manhattan V Series
SOLUTION
The Manhattan P/V flash BIOS, version 1.10
(AST part number 905547-039) resolves the issue with the password feature
providing security for the system. Obtain this part number doing one of the
following:
1. Contact an AST Authorized Service Center.
2. Contact AST Technical Support at 1 (800) 727-1278.
3. Download the Manhattan P/V flash BIOS version 1.10, file name
05547039.EXE from AST' BBS (817) 230-6850, in the "Systems" file area.
AST's BBS supports modem speeds up to 28.8k bps. The above file will also
be posted on:
CompuServe
Go ASTSUPPORT
AST Worldwide Web Site
http://www.ast.com
For additional information on the Manhattan P/V flash BIOS revision 1.10,
see Software bulletin # 0178 in the SBS library of AST's BBS.