AST RESEARCH, INC.         TECHNICAL BULLETIN # 1494          5-16-96
 

 
TITLE: Ascentia 950N, Hot Keys, ProStation 
 
 
SUMMARY 
 
   The hot key combination <Fn+Fx> may not work on the 
   Ascentia 950N when docked to the ProStation. 
 
   This issue applies to all the Ascentia 950N systems. 
 
 
ISSUE 
 
   If a video card is installed in the ProStation and an Ascentia 950N 
   is docked, the hot key <Fn+Fx> combinations on the 
   Ascentia 950N are disabled.  The system may only beep when the hot
   key combinations are pressed. 
 
 
BACKGROUND 
 
   The Ascentia 950N BIOS depends on its own built-in Cirrus Logic  
   GD-7543 graphics controller to display system information  
   (i.e., help screen, fuel gauge, system setup options, etc.).  
   When a different controller is used, the BIOS will disable 
   the hot key combinations.   
 
 
ACTION 
 
   None. The system is operating as designed.  If the user needs to 
   access information available through the use of hot key 
   <Fn+Fx> combinations, the user should press those key
   combinations BEFORE docking the Ascentia 950N.  
 
 
NOTES 
 
   N/A 
 
TAN 001300NS 
 
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