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AST RESEARCH, INC. TECHNICAL BULLETIN #0715 11-05-91
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AST PREMIUM EXEC 286/12 AND DOS 5.0
PROBLEM: When installing Microsoft or AST's version of DOS 5.0 on the
Premium Exec 286/12, an error will occur. The error is a
blinking cursor on the upper left hand corner of the screen
and the drive A:> light remains on. When this error occurs,
the system will lock up.
SYSTEMS
AFFECTED: Premium Exec 286/12
CAUSE: This problem is caused only when the Suspend mode is enabled.
SOLUTION: Currently, AST's Portable Marketing group has determined that
this problem will not be fixed. However, there is a
workaround for this problem. Before installing DOS 5.0, run
the Premium Exec 286/12 setup program and disable Suspend
mode. then proceed with the installation. When the
installation for DOS 5.0 is completed, re-run setup and enable
the Suspend mode.