City of Mt. Pleasant Request for Proposals Design and Implementation for Audio and Visual Components 1. GENERAL PROBLEM STATEMENT The City of Mt. Pleasant is seeking proposals from qualified consultants/vendors for the design and implementation of the audio and video equipment for the new City Hall building including design, purchase, installation, testing, sound balancing, light balancing, fine tuning, and training. This will include the large city chamber meeting room, three mediated conference rooms, and one mobile mediated setup in the historic Borden Building.
2. CITY OF MT. PLEASANT The City operates under a Council-Manager form of government; has a 2000 census of 25,946; is home to Central Michigan University; is 7.9 square miles, and provides a full range of municipal services including airport, water and sewer. The General Fund budget is $11.9 million and the budget across all funds is $32.7 million. The City has 126 full time employees, 19 part-time firefighters and numerous parttime/seasonal/temporary employees. The City has two individuals in its Information Technology department and currently contracts with a local non-profit entity to perform the videotaping of the meetings in the city chamber meeting room.
3. EXISTING TECHNOLOGY The City currently owns the following equipment, now located in the current cityhall facility. This equipment is available to either supplement equipment in the new building and/or for trade-in. Data video switcher SE500 Quanta character generator cerca 1985 Panasonic 13 in monitors (qty two) Sharp 13 monitor Sony CD/DVD players DVD/NS55p (qty three) Panasonic High-Fi Stereo VHS players AG1530 Sony SOV-N99 (qty two) Leightronix mini-T pro 8 switcher Viewsonic 17 in monitor EF-70 Panasonic camera remote WVCR 12 (qty two) cameras JVC DVD video recorder DR-M100 Schure AMS-8000 Mixer Schure AMS-4000 Mixer (qty two)
Bogen Model C20A Master Control Mixer Dukane rack mountable audio monitor Compaq 140 monitor Prolinea 5100e Panasonic high density 5100HS camera (qty two) Microphones Dais (qty ten) Mic stands with mics (qty two)
All of the monitors and equipment have controllers. Drawers have remotes and all miscellaneous gear that goes to other equipment. 4. CONSULTANT SERVICES AND FUNCTIONALITY NEEDED The City of Mt. Pleasant is seeking the services of an experienced consultant/vendor to assist in the design and implementation of a modern audio / visual system in the large meeting room and several conference rooms for the new City Hall meeting rooms in the historic Borden Building. The consultant/vendor chosen will be responsible for the design of the audio and visual components for each of the identified areas, the actual purchase of the approved equipment by the City based on said design, installation, testing and balancing of all equipment, and training of City staff to operate the equipment. The functionality needed must include, but is not necessarily limited to the following: A. CITY CHAMBER ROOM: 1. Capability to broadcast both audio and video of meetings as a direct feed (live) on governmental access channel as well as record meetings in DVD format for rebroadcast or future reference. 2. Capability to broadcast DVDs on set days and times in preprogrammed manner. 3. Audio system must provide sound to the live TV feed as well as provide adequate amplification for members in the audience of the room to hear. 4. A microphone equipped with a mute button must be installed at each seat on the dais, at the staff table, and at the public podium. 5. Two additional wireless microphones must be available for use anywhere in the room. 6. Sufficient cameras with appropriate functionality must be placed throughout the room so that views of the dais, public podium, staff table, and front of audience can be seen when needed. 7. Cameras and audio must accommodate not only a standard meeting with people at the dais (see rough layout in attachment B) but also a non standard meeting where a large square table configuration may be used and require table microphones (see rough layout in attachment C). 8. Equipment at the podium must include the ability to utilize a PowerPoint type presentation via laptop so that the board members, staff and the audience can see from their seats as well as be able to broadcast direct live for TV and recording. Appropriate equipment must be included to display the presentation.

It must also be able to project a TV program, DVD, or other like video productions. 9. Equipment at podium must also include a document imager to be used if needed. 10. All echo, audio feedback, and delay should be addressed via equipment or sound absorption in the room. The chamber room currently has sound panels placed on the walls within the room (see attachment D), but implementation plan must include whether any additional sound deadening/absorption/or echo materials are needed in the room. 11. The equipment in the A/V room must allow for easy control and switching of all the cameras, recording of the meeting, and preprogrammed automatic playback of various meetings at various times (i.e. Planning Commission meetings take place the first Thursday of every month and are replayed on the government access channel daily at 7:00 a.m. as well as Tuesdays and Thursdays at 8:00 p.m. City Commission meetings take place the second and fourth Mondays of every month ad are replayed on the government access channel at noon daily and each Wednesday, Friday and Saturday at 8:00 p.m.) 12. Capability of projecting all video projections to laptops on the dais and staff table. B. Conference rooms: 1. Ability in three rooms to have permanent equipment in place for presentations via computer or document imager to projector and then on a screen in room. 2. Ability to have same capabilities as permanent rooms but in a mobile cart version for other conference rooms within the building.
5. BACKGROUND INFORMATION AND SPECIFICATIONS AT THE BORDEN BUILDING All dimensions are approximate and will be the responsibility of the consultant to get exact measurements on site. Chamber room is by with high ceilings to the peak and to the bottom of the trusses. There is existing conduit which runs to the new A/V room in the cement floor shown in attached layout A. Room set-up is generally as shown in layout B, but must be able to be reconfigured to accommodate layout C as well. Current sound dampening system is as shown in layout D. Mediated conference rooms are designed as follows: (See Layout E, F, and G) A/V room / control room is by 109 with 8 high ceilings and glass corner window.
6. MANDATORY PRE-PROPOSAL MEETING There will be a mandatory on-site pre-proposal meeting (preregistration required) for bidders to see the specific rooms and get more detailed information on the building. It is a historic 100 year old building and offers unique challenges for both sound and video delivery. The pre-proposal meeting will take place on August 14, 2008 at 3:30 p.m. and pre-registration must be received by Jeremy Howard via email at jhoward@mt-pleasant.org by August 13, 2008 at 4:30 p.m. Vendors/firms who do not attend the pre-proposal meeting will NOT be allowed to submit a proposal. During the pre-proposal meeting key city personnel will be able to give feedback on what is expected in the rooms as far as performance, capabilities, sound quality, and appearance. Any clarifications as to functionality expected as a result of the pre-proposal meeting will be shared with all bidders.

7. DELIVERABLES The expected deliverables from the consultant/vendor include the following: Recommended design for each room Development of final design based on feedback and discussions with City staff Purchase of all needed equipment to support the design Oversight of installation of all equipment Testing and balancing of equipment Training of City staff and contractors The consultant/vendor must provide proof of liability insurance and workers compensation insurance coverage for its workers.
8. TIME OF COMPLETION The equipment must be fully functional by October 3, 2008. The tentative schedule is as follows: RFPs made available Registration deadline for pre-proposal meeting Pre-proposal meeting RFPs due Review and follow-up by staff Recommendation to City Commission for award Equipment installed and functional Final balancing and fine-tuning August 6 August 13 August 14 at 3:30 p.m. August 27 at 1:30 p.m. by September 3 September 8 by October 3 by October 31

9. PROPOSAL

The submitted proposal (five copies) must include the following: 1. A schematic drawing of the design of the system for each room which will include drawings of the location of all wires and cables, and the location of each piece of equipment, including in the A/V control room. 2. A narrative explanation of why locations for equipment, cameras, screens, etc. were chosen; if there are alternatives; and how the sound will be corrected and fine tuned. 3. A complete listing, by room, of each piece of equipment needed for each room with pricing per piece of equipment. (This will allow the owner to have an understanding of cost impact as design changes are made) 4. A detailed implementation timeline for the final design decisions, purchase, installation, testing, and training on the equipment. 5. A description of the training that will be provided. 6. At least three clients with names and telephone numbers you have provided similar services to within the last three years so that they can be contacted for references. 7. A maximum not-to-exceed fee for the consulting services provided. A breakdown of the estimated man-hours, by general employee classification and expenses for this work is also requested. A breakdown by major categories (i.e. design, installation, balancing) and on a per unit basis of the scope of services is required in order to allow for modification of the total fee, if necessary, to fit within the available funding. 8. A detailed listing of the price for each piece of equipment recommended. 9. Payment terms. The City expects to withhold 10% of requested payments as a contractor retainage until such time as the work is completed satisfactorily according to the City. 10. A security deposit equal to 5% of the proposal price OR a bid bond for the completion of the work. 11. Information about the experience and background of your firm which you believe qualifies you to be the selected vendor/consultant for this project. 12. What guarantees and troubleshooting you provide to ensure that the system provides the functionality as requested. 13. A listing of any sub-contractors that might be used on this project and their relevant experience in similar projects. 14. Signature of an authorized representative of the firm.

10. BASIS OF SELECTION The City of Mt. Pleasant reserves the right to accept or reject any proposal. The City also reserves the right to negotiate final terms with the selected vendor/consultant. The City will select the proposal that it considers most advantageous to the city. The following items will be considered: 1. 2. 3. 4. Firm qualifications and experience in similar projects. Qualifications of key personnel assigned to the project. Qualifications of any proposed sub-contractor. Scope of services to be provided, technical approach.
5. Schedule for completion of the work. 6. References from municipal clients. 7. Cost of the services provided. The City of Mt. Pleasant reserves the right to make some adjustments to the recommended system before it is purchased and installed and to be given updated numbers prior to actual order.
11. PROPOSAL SUBMITTAL Sealed proposal responses to this request must be submitted to: Jeremy Howard, Information Technology Manager/City Clerk 401 North Main Street Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858 The sealed proposals must be clearly marked A/V REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS and must be received by 1:30 p.m. on August 27, 2008. Five (5) complete copies of the proposal are required. LATE PROPOSALS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. Questions concerning the Request for Proposals should be addressed to Jeremy Howard, at (989) 779-5374.

1.2.4 CD-ROM Drive

The modular, 2x, 4x, and 6x CD-ROM drives are available from Compaq as a standard model or an option for the computer or either expansion base. The CD-ROM drive is compatible with industry-standard CD-ROM disc media and formats. It can read:
o CD-Digital Audio o CD-ROM Mode 1 and Mode 2 o CD-ROM/XA Mode 2 (Form 1 and Form 2) o CD-I Mode 2 (Form 1 and Form 2) o Video CD o Photo CD (single and multisession) o ISO 9660 and High Sierra
1.2.5 MPEG and TV Video Adapter
The MPEG and TV Video Adapter option is supported with the computer and both expansion bases. This option provides an MPEG decoder for high quality digital video playback with Windows scaling and interleaved stereo audio, S-Video I/O for laser disc quality playback video, and composite video supporting the NTSC/PAL formats.
1.2.6 Miscellaneous Options
The following options for the computer are also available from Compaq:
o AC Adapter o Automobile Adapter o NiMH Battery Pack o Battery Fastcharger o Enhanced III External Keyboard o Compaq Mouse o Carrying Case o MultiBay Device Carrying Case o MultiBay Hard Drive Adapter

AC Adapter

The AC Adapter supplies DC voltage to the system DC-to-DC converter for use by the system to operate and/or charge the installed battery pack(s). The adapter provides sufficient power to charge each main battery pack in 1.5 hours or less with the system off. The adapter also powers the Battery Fastcharger.
Automobile Adapter The Automobile Adapter is used to charge the computer from an automobile battery. It also powers the Battery Fastcharger. External Battery Fastcharger The external Battery Fastcharger is available from Compaq and has the following features:
o Two battery charge bays o Fast charging of one battery in 1.5 hours
o Fast charging of two batteries in 3 hours
It requires the AC Adapter or Automobile Adapter for power.
Chapter 1.3 Computer External Components
The external components on the front and right sides of the computer are shown in Figure 1-2 and are described in Table 1-3.
Table 1-3. Computer Components - Front and Right Sides
=========================================================================== Item Component Function =========================================================================== 1 Power switch Turns the power on and off. --------------------------------------------------------------------------2 Display switch Turns display off and initiates beep if display is closed with computer on. When used with the standby button, restarts the computer. --------------------------------------------------------------------------3 Standby switch Initiates/exits Standby. When used with the display switch, restarts the computer. When used with the Fn key, initiates Hibernation. --------------------------------------------------------------------------4 Status panel icons The computer is connected to an external power source. QuickLock/QuickBlank has been initiated. Type the power-on password on the blank screen to exit QuickLock/QuickBlank. Power Management is turned on. Run Computer Setup to view or change Power Management settings. A diskette drive in the MultiBay is being accessed. A hard drive in the dedicated hard drive bay or a hard drive or CD-ROM drive in the MultiBay is being accessed. An external monitor is actively displaying information. The built-in speakers on the front of the display or speakers or headphone connected to the computer or expansion base are turned on. Num lock is on, which enables the embedded numeric keypad. Caps Lock is on, which causes new text to be typed in uppercase letters. Scroll Lock is on, which causes the cursor to scroll by fields, rather than by lines. Battery gauges 1 and 2. Gauge 1 turns on if a battery pack is in the dedicated battery bay and shows the amount of charge in the battery pack. Gauge 2 turns on if a battery pack is in the MultiBay and shows the amount of charge in that battery pack.

The CPU cover, display unit, keyboard, processor board, and power board must be removed prior to removing the system board. The system board is secured with two screwlocks on the I/O connector panel, a standoff in the left rear corner, and three screws.
IMPORTANT: Correct positioning of the system board is essential for proper interconnect of the computer with either expansion base. When installing a system board, be sure the locating pins near the mounting screws properly engage the system board.
A connector on the rear of the computer interfaces with either expansion base to provide additional functionality. The expansion base replicates the following computer connectors:
o Serial connector o Parallel connector o External monitor connector o PS/2-compatible mouse connector o Power connector o External keyboard connector o All audio connectors except mono microphone jack
Additional MultiBay Expansion Base and MultiBay ISA details are presented in Section 1.5. Power Board The power board is a DC-to-DC converter that provides the required voltages of +3.3 and +5 volts from one of the power sources (main battery pack, AC Adapter, or Automobile Adapter). The power board is provided as a field replaceable unit. To remove and replace the power board, you must first remove the CPU cover, keyboard, and processor board. The power board connects to the system board with two connectors and is secured in place with one screw. Keyboard The keyboard is available as an assembly consisting of the following parts:
o Keyboard o Keyboard bezel o Battery release o MultiBay device release o EasyPoint II controller
The battery release, MultiBay device release, and EasyPoint II controller are also available as replaceable units. To remove the keyboard assembly, the CPU cover must be removed first. The keyboard ribbon cable (ZIF connector) and EasyPoint II controller cable must be disconnected. Three screws on the bottom on the system unit and four screws across the front (inside of the MultiBay and dedicated battery compartment) must then be removed to release the keyboard.
The battery release mechanism consists of the following parts:
o Battery release actuator o Battery release spring o Battery release holder o Battery release hook o Battery release hook spring

Table 2-17. Solving CD-ROM Drive Problems =========================================================================== Problem Probable Cause Solution(s) =========================================================================== CD-ROM drive cannot Compact disc is upside Open the CD loading tray, read a compact disc. down or is improperly lay the compact disc in inserted in the CD-ROM it (label side up), then drive. close the tray. --------------------------------------------------------------------------CD-ROM drive does CD-ROM drive is not Shut down the computer, not work. seated properly. remove and reinsert the drive, then turn on the computer. CD-ROM drive was Shut down computer; then inserted while the turn it on again. The computer was on, in drive is initialized Standby (Suspend), or during power up. in Hibernation. --------------------------------------------------------------------------No sound comes from You have two CD-ROM Shut down the computer a CD-ROM drive in drives in the expansion and remove one of the the expansion base. base and are trying to CD-ROM drives from the play an audio (music) expansion base. If two CD on one of them. CD-ROM drives are in the expansion base, neither can play audio (music) CDs. ===========================================================================
Solving Diskette and Diskette Drive Problems Some common causes and solutions for diskette and diskette drive problems are listed in the following table.
Table 2-18. Solving Diskette and Diskette Drive Problems =========================================================================== Problem Probable Cause Solution(s) =========================================================================== Diskette drive icon Diskette drive is not Remove the diskette drive does not turn on. installed properly. and install it properly. --------------------------------------------------------------------------Cannot access Real mode device drivers Remove the check marks diskette drive in have not been loaded. from the docked and
expansion base when running Windows 95.
undocked configurations in Standard Floppy Disk Controller Properties to unload the protected mode drivers and then restart the computer. --------------------------------------------------------------------------Diskette drive icon Diskette is damaged. Run SCANDISK on the stays on. diskette. At the system prompt, enter SCANDISK A: Diskette is incorrectly inserted. Remove diskette and reinsert.
Software program is Check the program damaged. diskettes. --------------------------------------------------------------------------Diskette drive Diskette is Disable the diskette's cannot write to a write-protected. write-protect feature or diskette. use a diskette that is not write-protected. Computer is writing to the wrong drive. Not enough space is left on the diskette. Drive error has occurred. Check the drive letter in the path statement. Use another diskette.

Run Computer Checkup from the Compaq Diagnostics diskette.
Format the diskette. At the system prompt, enter FORMAT A: --------------------------------------------------------------------------Diskette drive The wrong type of Use the type of diskette cannot read a diskette is being used. required by the drive. diskette. Diskette has a bad sector. Copy files to hard drive or another diskette. Reformat bad floppy. Run Computer Checkup from the Compaq Diagnostics diskette.
Diskette is not formatted.
Drive error has occurred.
Format the diskette. At the system prompt, enter FORMAT A: --------------------------------------------------------------------------Cannot boot from Bootable diskette is not Put the bootable diskette diskette in drive A in drive A. If a diskette drive is in the computer MultiBay, that that is drive A. Diskette Boot is disabled in Computer Run Computer Setup and enable Diskette Boot on
Setup. the Initialization menu. ===========================================================================
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Table 2-19. Solving Hard Drive Problems =========================================================================== Problem Probable Cause Solution(s) =========================================================================== Reading hard drive System entered Give the system time to takes an unusually Hibernation due to restore the previously long time after low-battery condition saved data to its exact restarting the and is now exiting from state before Hibernation. computer. it. --------------------------------------------------------------------------Hard drive error Hard drive has bad Run Computer Checkup from occurs. sectors or has failed. the Compaq Diagnostics diskette. See POST error messages. --------------------------------------------------------------------------Errors occur after Additional hard drive Boot from the original booting from an does not have the LTE LTE 5000 hard drive or a additional hard 5000 software. hard drive that has been drive. prepared with the LTE 5000 software. --------------------------------------------------------------------------Computer does not Additional hard drive Verify that the restart after does not have secondary additional drive has the additional hard drive capability secondary-drive icon. See drive is inserted. Appendix C. --------------------------------------------------------------------------Hard drive does not Hard drive is not seated Turn off the computer, work. properly. remove and reinsert the hard drive, then turn the computer on. Hard drive was removed and replaced while computer was on, in Standby, or in Hibernation. Turn off computer; then turn it on again.

Replace the printer cable and retest. ===========================================================================

Cable is defective.

Solving Screen Problems This section lists some common causes and solutions for computer display and external monitor problems.
IMPORTANT: Verify that the display jumpers on the processor board are set properly for the display before proceeding with any troubleshooting.
You can perform a monitor self-test on an external VGA color or monochrome monitor by disconnecting the monitor from the computer. To do so, complete the following steps:
1. Turn off the monitor. 2. Turn off the computer. 3. Disconnect the monitor signal cable from the computer. 4. Turn on the monitor and allow it to warm up for one minute. The screen should be white. A narrow black border may also appear on the left and right sides of the display. Either of these displays indicates that the monitor is working properly. Table 2-30. Solving Screen Problems =========================================================================== Problem Probable Cause Solution(s) =========================================================================== Characters are dim. The brightness or Adjust the control(s) on contrast (if applicable) the right side of the control is not set computer display. properly. Computer screen is in Tilt the display or move
direct light. computer. --------------------------------------------------------------------------Screen is blank. You initiated QuickLock/ Enter your password to QuickBlank. exit QuickLock/ QuickBlank. You may have another screen blanking utility installed. Screen save was initiated after the Power Management timeout period of inactivity If an STN screen is used, brightness/ contrast needs adjusting. Standby was initiated. Press any key and/or enter your password.
Press any key or click the mouse.
Use the control on the display to adjust the brightness/contrast.
Press the standby button to exit Standby.
Display switch is stuck. Tap the switch. --------------------------------------------------------------------------Computer screen is Display was switched to Press the Fn+F4 hotkey to blank and the screen the external monitor. display information on on an external the computer screen. monitor displays information. --------------------------------------------------------------------------Distorted or The ANSI.SYS driver is Add the ANSI.SYS driver garbled characters not in the CONFIG.SYS to the CONFIG.SYS file. on the screen are file or the path is Add the following line: mixed with text. incorrect. DEVICE=C:\ANSI.SYS --------------------------------------------------------------------------Garbled characters You are using 800 x 600 Restart your computer. If on internal display or higher resolution on simultaneous display is or flashing internal external display and desired, use 640 x 480 display when have toggled back to resolution. connected to internal display, which external monitor. only supports 640 x 480 resolution. --------------------------------------------------------------------------The image on the You are using an This is typical; no external monitor external monitor and action is required. does not fill the simultaneously screen. displaying an image on the computer display. --------------------------------------------------------------------------Small red, green, or Small spots, called This is typical; no blue spots appear on on-pixels, often appear action is required. the computer TFT on TFT screens. Compaq display. limits the number of these on-pixels to 0.003 percent of the approximately 1 million transistors that are on a 10.4-inch display. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------

Chapter 3.3 Computer Base Assembly Components
Table 3-3. Spare Parts - Computer Base Assembly Components =========================================================================== Item Description Spare Part Number =========================================================================== 1 Doors and Miscellaneous Plastic Kit See Section 3.6 (SPS number 213567-001) components: a. Connector cover b. Memory slot panel with handle c. PC Card door d. Foot (Quantity = 10) e. Hard drive door f. Auxiliary battery door --------------------------------------------------------------------------2 Latches Kit (SPS number 213568-001) See Section 3.5 components: a. Hard drive release b. Hard drive release spring c. Hard drive latch --------------------------------------------------------------------------3 Base (available only as part of base See Section 3.1 assembly) ===========================================================================
Chapter 3.4 Keyboard Assembly Components
Table 3-4. Spare Parts - Keyboard Assembly Components =========================================================================== Item Description Spare Part Number =========================================================================== 1 Standoff (Quantity = 5). Included in See Section 3.10 Miscellaneous Screws Kit (SPS number 213545-001). --------------------------------------------------------------------------2 Latches Kit (SPS number 213568-001) See Section 3.5 components: a. CD-ROM release bar b. MultiBay release holder assembly (includes release hook and leaf spring) c. Release spring (Quantity = 2) d. MultiBay device release actuator e. Battery release actuator f. Battery release holder assembly (includes release hook and leaf spring) --------------------------------------------------------------------------3 Keyboard base (available only as part of See Section 3.1 keyboard assembly) --------------------------------------------------------------------------4 EasyPoint II controller (includes insulator) 213538-001 ===========================================================================
Chapter 3.5 Latches Kit Components
Table 3-5. Spare Parts - Latches Kit =========================================================================== Description Spare Part Number =========================================================================== Latches Kit. Contains the following: 213568-001

Reverse the above procedure to install the battery release assembly. Use the locating pins adjacent to each mounting hole to locate the release holder properly.
NOTE: At reassembly, make certain that the spring on the battery release is not trapped between the release holder and side plastic. The spring should be below the holder (Figure 5-43).
5.9.4 Removing and Installing the MultiBay Release Assembly
To remove the MultiBay release assembly, complete the following steps:
1. Remove the keyboard as described in Section 5.9.1. 2. Remove the standoff [1] from the CD-ROM eject bar [2] and lift out the eject bar (Figure 5-44).
3. Remove the standoff and screw from the release holder (Figure 5-45).
4. Lift out the release holder (Figure 5-45). The release is attached to the holder with its spring.
The release holder, spring and latch are installed as an assembly. Reverse the above procedure to install the MultiBay release assembly. Use the locating pins adjacent to each mounting hole to locate the release holder properly.
NOTE: At reassembly, make certain that the spring on the MultiBay release is not trapped between the release holder and side plastic. The spring should be below the holder. (Figure 5-46).
5.9.5 Removing and Installing the Hard Drive Latch
The hard drive latch assembly consists of the hard drive release, latch, and spring. It is held in place with one screw. To remove and replace the hard drive latch, complete the following steps:
1. Remove the keyboard as described in Section 5.9.1. 2. Remove the hard drive security screw (Figure 5-47)
3. Remove the latch screw as shown in Figure 5-47. The release drops out but the spring holds the latch in place. Use forceps or needle-nose pliers to remove the latch and spring.

Chapter 5.10 Fan

The cooling fan is mounted at the air vent on the left side of the computer and is plugged into the system board. After removing the CPU cover, the fan is easily removed by disconnecting the fan cable from the system board and lifting the fan out (Figure 5-48). To remove the fan, complete the following steps:
1. Remove the CPU cover (Section 5.5). 2. Remove the keyboard (Section 5.9.1). 3. Disconnect the fan cable from the system board (Figure 5-48).
4. Lift the fan out of the computer.
Reverse the above procedure to install a fan. Make certain the fan is properly oriented with the label on top and the airflow arrow pointing out of the computer.

6. Remove the docking lever cover insert [3] as shown in Figure 6-37.
Reverse the above procedures to install the docking lever, docking lever slider, or docking lever cover.
Chapter 6.20 Security Lock Bracket
The security lock bracket simply slides into its mounting seat on the side of the expansion base. To remove and install the security lock bracket, complete the following steps:
1. Prepare the expansion base for disassembly as described in Section 6.3. 2. Remove the bottom cover assembly as described in Section 6.5. 3. Use a flat-blade screwdriver to pry the bracket straight up, or use a small pair of pliers to grasp the bracket and pull it out (Figure 6-38).
Chapter 7. MultiBay ISA Expansion Base: Removal and Replacement Procedures

Chapter 7.0 Introduction

This chapter presents the removal and replacement procedures for the MultiBay ISA Expansion Base.
Chapter 7.1 Serial Number
The expansion base serial number should be reported to Compaq when requesting information or ordering spare parts. The serial number is displayed on the rear of the expansion base to the right of the auxiliary fan.
Chapter 7.2 Disassembly Sequence Chart
Use the chart in Figure 7-2 to determine the section number and disassembly sequence for removing components from the MultiBay ISA Expansion Base.
Chapter 7.3 Preparing the MultiBay ISA Expansion Base For Disassembly
NOTE: It is important that these instructions be followed when installing a new expansion base top cover (Service Spare Part Number 213711-003). 1. Remove the plastic hole cover from the left corner of the top cover. 2. Insert the fan (which is included with the new top cover) in the open space. 3. Plug the fan electrical connector to the I/O board, adjacent to the power supply.
1. Undock the computer from the expansion base (Section 5.3.1). 2. Disconnect AC power and any external devices (Section 7.3.1). 3. Remove the battery pack(s) (Section 7.3.2). 4. Remove the mass storage devices (Section 7.3.3).
5. Remove any PC Cards (section 7.3.4). 7.3.1 Undocking the Computer
7.3.2 Disconnecting the Expansion Base 1. Turn off the expansion base and undock the computer if it is docked in the expansion base. See Section 5.3.1 for detailed instructions. 2. Disconnect the power cord from the AC source and from the expansion base.

Chapter 7.12 PC Card Door Assembly
1. Prepare the expansion base for disassembly as described in Section 7.3. 2. Remove the bottom cover assembly as described in Section 7.5. 3. Remove the main board as described in Section 7.8. 4. Remove the three screws and lift the PC Card door module out of the bottom cover assembly (Figure 7-26).
Chapter 7.13 Power Switch Board
1. Prepare the expansion base for disassembly as described in Section 7.3. 2. Remove the bottom cover as described in Section 7.5. 3. Disconnect the power switch board cable and ground wire from the main board (Figure 7-27).
4. Remove the screw holding the power switch board in place and lift the board out (Figure 7-28).

Chapter 7.14 IrDA Board

1. Prepare the expansion base for disassembly as described in Section 7.3. 2. Remove the bottom cover assembly as described in Section 7.5. 3. Disconnect the IrDA board cable and ground wire from the main board (Figure 7-29).
4. Remove the screw holding the IrDA board in place and lift the board out (Figure 7-30).
Chapter 7.15 Speaker Assemblies
The bottom cover assembly must be removed before removing the speaker assemblies. The speaker assemblies are installed as a unit with their cables permanently attached. To remove the speaker assemblies, complete the following steps:
1. Prepare the expansion base for disassembly as described in Section 7.3. 2. Remove the bottom cover assembly as described in Section 7.5. 3. Note the cable routing and disconnect the speaker cables from the connector board (Figure 7-31). 4. Remove the four screws from the speaker mounting brackets and lift the speaker out of the bottom cover assembly (Figure 7-31).
Chapter 7.16 Alignment Guides
IMPORTANT: The left alignment guide and right alignment guide are keyed for proper installation.
1. Prepare the expansion base for disassembly as described in Section 7.3. 2. Remove the bottom cover assembly as described in Section 7.5. 3. Remove the guide screw (Figure 7-32).
4. Remove the CPU guide while guiding the spring out of its seat in the side panel of the expansion base (Figure 7-32).
Chapter 7.17 Monitor Support Cover Cap
1. Prepare the expansion base for disassembly as described in Section 7.3. 2. Remove the bottom cover assembly as described in Section 7.5. 3. Squeeze the tabs and allow the cap to drop out (Figure 7-33).

Chapter 7.18 Docking Mechanism
1. Prepare the expansion base for disassembly as described in Section 7.3. 2. Remove the bottom cover assembly as described in Section 7.5. 3. Remove the main board as described in Section 7.8. 4. Remove the screw and washer [1] that connects the docking bar [2] to the puller plate assembly [3] (Figure 7-34)
5. Lift the docking bar [1] and its bushing [2] out of the assembly (Figure 7-35).
6. Remove the screw from the spring and lift the spring out (Figure 7-36).
7. To remove the puller plate assembly [1], see Figure 7-37 and complete the following steps: a. Slide the puller plate all the way back [2].
To install the puller plate assembly, press the docking aid [3] through the opening and slide the puller plate [1] into place (Figure 7-37). Reverse the previous procedure to install the docking mechanism. Be sure to use nylock screws for the docking bar and spring.
Chapter 7.19 Docking Lever and Cover
1. Prepare the expansion base for disassembly as described in Section 7.3. 2. Remove the bottom cover assembly as described in Section 7.5. 3. Remove the screw and washer that connects the docking bar to the slide block and docking lever (Figure 7-38).
4. The docking lever slider is now free to be removed [1] (Figure 7-39). Note that the little tab on one side of the docking lever slider [2] goes toward the outside of the expansion base at reassembly.
5. Remove the screws [1] and lift out the docking lever cover [2] (Figure 7-40).
6. Remove the docking lever cover insert [3] as shown in Figure 7-40.
Chapter 7.20 Security Lock Bracket
1. Prepare the expansion base for disassembly as described in Section 7.3. 2. Remove the bottom cover assembly as described in Section 7.5. 3. Use a flat-blade screwdriver to pry the bracket straight up, or use a small pair of pliers to grasp the bracket and pull it out (Figure 7-41).
Chapter 8. Specifications

Chapter 8.0 Introduction

This chapter provides physical and performance specifications for the:
o Computer o Display o Hard drives o Diskette drive o CD-ROM drive o Battery packs o MultiBay Expansion Base o MultiBay ISA Expansion Base
This chapter also includes:
o System interrupts o System DMA o System I/O address o System memory map
Chapter 8.1 Computer Specifications

Chapter 8.3 Hard Drive Specifications
Table 8-9. Hard Drive Specifications =========================================================================== 510 MB 810 MB 1.35 GB 2.16 GB =========================================================================== Capacity per Drive 524 MB 808.2 MB 1.35 GB 2.16 GB --------------------------------------------------------------------------Drive Type 65 N/A --------------------------------------------------------------------------2.5 inch Form Factor Yes Yes Yes Yes ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sector Interleave 1:1 1:1 1:1 1:1 --------------------------------------------------------------------------Integrated Controller Yes Yes Yes Yes --------------------------------------------------------------------------Physical Configuration: Cylinders Heads Bytes per sector --------------------------------------------------------------------------Logical Configuration: Cylinders Heads Sectors per Track Bytes per Sector --------------------------------------------------------------------------Buffers Size 128K 128K 128K 128K --------------------------------------------------------------------------Seek Times (Typical, Including settling in ms): Single Track Average Full Stroke --------------------------------------------------------------------------Transfer Rates: Host/Interface 5.22 8.33 11.1 11.1 (MB/sec) Media (Mbits/sec) 27.28 24.9 - 36 24.7 to 44.9 38.1 to 54.8 ===========================================================================
Chapter 8.4 Diskette Drive Specifications
Table 8-10. Diskette Drive Specifications =========================================================================== Diskette size: 3.5 inch High density 1.44 MB/1.2 MB Low density 720 KB --------------------------------------------------------------------------Light None --------------------------------------------------------------------------Height 0.59-in (15 mm) --------------------------------------------------------------------------Bytes per sector 512 --------------------------------------------------------------------------Sectors per Track: High density 18 (1.44 MB)/15 (1.2 MB) Low density 9 --------------------------------------------------------------------------Tracks per Side High density 80 (1.44 MB)/80 (1.2 MB) Low density 80 --------------------------------------------------------------------------Read/Write heads 2 --------------------------------------------------------------------------Average Seek Times: Track-to-Track (high/low) 3 ms Average (high/low) 95 ms Settling Time 15 ms Latency Average 100 ms

The MultiBay Expansion Base is designed in accordance with ANSI specifications (number X3.131-1993, Revision 10h) and IEEE 802.3 specifications.
Chapter 8.8 MultiBay ISA Expansion Base Physical and Environmental Specifications
Table 8-16. MultiBay ISA Expansion Base Physical and Environmental =========================================================================== U.S. Metric =========================================================================== Dimensions: Height with monitor 5.50 in 14.0 cm support cover without monitor support cover 4.51 in 11.5 cm
Depth 16.44 in 41.75 cm Width 14.61 in 37.11 cm --------------------------------------------------------------------------Weight: Expansion Base 9.72 lb 4.41 kg Monitor Stand 2.32 lb 1.05 kg --------------------------------------------------------------------------Power Supply (Input): Operating Voltage 90 to 260 VAC Operating Current 1.0 Amp Maximum Rated Voltage 100 to 240 VAC Rated Current 1.0 Amp Maximum Line Frequency 47 to 63 Hz. --------------------------------------------------------------------------Temperature: Operating 50 to 95oF 10 to 35oC Nonoperating -22 to 140oF -30 to 60oC ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
Relative Humidity: Operating 20 to 80% Nonoperating 5 to 90% --------------------------------------------------------------------------Altitude: Operating 10,000 ft 3048 m Nonoperating 30,000 ft 9144 m --------------------------------------------------------------------------Shock: Operating 5 G, 11 ms, half sine Nonoperating 140 G, 2 ms, half sine --------------------------------------------------------------------------Vibration: Operating.25 G, 10 to 500 Hz sine.25 octave/min sweep Nonoperating.75 G, 10 to 500 Hz sine.5 octave/min sweep --------------------------------------------------------------------------Heat Dissipation Btu/hr kg-cal/min --------------------------------------------------------------------------Monitor Support 55 lb 25 kg (maximum) ===========================================================================
The MultiBay ISA Expansion Base is designed in accordance with ANSI specifications (number X3.131-1993, Revision 10h) and IEEE 802.3 specifications.
Chapter 8.9 System Interrupts
Table 8-17. System Interrupts =========================================================================== Hardware IRQ System Function =========================================================================== IRQ0 Timer Interrupt IRQ1 IRQ2 IRQ3 IRQ4 IRQ4 IRQ5 IRQ6 IRQ7 IRQ8 IRQ9 IRQ10 IRQ11 Keyboard Interrupt Controller Cascade Unused Infrared Serial Port (COM 3) (default) RS232 Serial Port (COM 1) (default) Audio (default) * Diskette Drive Parallel Port (LPT 1) (default) Real-Time Clock (Not on ISA Bus) Unused (Except by optional MPEG) Unused (Network Interface in MEB default) ** Unused, available for PC Card

computer and press F8 when you see the message "starting Windows 95." When the Windows 95 Startup Menu appears, select "Command Prompt Only." This leaves you at the MS-DOS prompt; use the "Copy" command to transfer files. NOTE: Drives shipped with LTE 5000 preloaded software have the product name (LTE 5000) on the label. Not recommended for day to day use; use for occasional file transfers only. MS-DOS proficiency is required. ===========================================================================