Comment 21 for bug 1808183

I have installed the kernel and rebooted the server 3 times.
All reboots were as fast as the previous ubuntu 16.04.
So I think your fix has solved the problem.
Thanks a lot.

I did get a warning during the update of the initramfs though
   W: Possible missing firmware /lib/firmware/ast_dp501_fw.bin for module ast
But it may be that this has been already there before and I just didn't see it.

The whole issue leaves 2 open question to me:
1. Has there been a change in the VESA/AST mechanism from 16.04 to 18.04 ?
2. Or is there another explanation for the different behavior after the upgrade to 18.04?