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AST RESEARCH, INC.         TECHNICAL BULLETIN # 1067                 2-8-95

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				BRAVO MS WITH 3 COM ETHERLINK III CARD


PROBLEM
The Bravo MS 4-66D system periodically hangs with the 3 COM Etherlink III 
combo (3C509 Combo Assy 8882-10 rev G) or a 3 COM Etherlink III TP 
(3C509-TPE Assy 8892-00) connected to the Novell network 3.11 or 3.12. 

CAUSE
The failure is caused by 3 COM Etherlink III (Assy 8882-10 or 8892-00).

SYSTEMS AFFECTED
AST PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION

501442-XXX BRAVO MS 4-66D

SOLUTION
Replace the 3 COM Etherlink III card with a new version 
(3C509B-C Assy 030021-001).  For further information call 3 COM at 
(800) 638-3266.