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Bentley Systems is a leading provider of architecture,engineering and construction (AEC) and operationssoftware solutions. Bentley’s advanced solutions are usedto design, engineer, build, operate, and improve muchof the world’s infrastructure—from airports and bridgesto power plants and utility systems.

Bentley’s comprehensive solutions feature services thathelp companies plan, implement, and integrate theirsolutions, and training programs that increase userproductivity. Through these solutions, companies gaina competitive edge by improving the quality of theirwork, reducing project timelines, decreasing errors,and lowering design and construction costs.

Innovations by MicroStation®

MicroStation, Bentley’s flagship product, is a preferredCAD platform for design innovators who work on globalinfrastructure projects. MicroStation V8 XM Edition has setthe standard for AEC projects around the world. It is themost powerful, most accessible, and most interoperableMicroStation ever.

MicroStation is a powerful CAD platform with innovationsthat include Design History, task-based tools, PDFpublishing, and integration with SharePoint technologiesusing ProjectWise StartPoint.

MicroStation is an accessible CAD platform thanks to anintuitive new interface, heads-up design with AccuDraw,photorealistic visualization/animation, and MicrosoftDirectX graphics engine.

MicroStation is an interoperable CAD platform because95 percent of the world uses DGN + DWG, andMicroStation directly edits both to provide aninteroperability platform for Bentley’s applications.

Connected by ProjectWiseBentley ProjectWise is a scalable collaboration systemfor connecting people and information across distributedenterprises.

The ProjectWise system includes desktop applications andservers. On the desktop, ProjectWise Navigator deliversvisual collaboration for immersive design review andanalysis. ProjectWise StartPoint extends MicrosoftSharePoint to enable collaboration for MicroStation andAutoCAD® users.

And for the enterprise, ProjectWise Integration Serverprovides federated engineering content management andconnects servers for caching data, for automating andmanaging plotting, and for integrating with MicrosoftSharePoint using Web Parts.

Transportation solutionsBentley brings 20 years of dedication to the world ofcivil engineering, setting the standard of excellencefor everything from complex transportation systems toremarkable site designs. The company offers themost comprehensive set of solutions for building andmaintaining the world’s infrastructure, including:

• Roads and Highways

• Rail and Transit

• Airports

• Land Development Site Modeling

• Water Resources

• Surveying

Bentley’s users range from the largest transportationauthorities to the smallest site engineering firms, reachingto every part of the globe. With the help of solutionsoffered by Bentley Systems, they are able to reducedesign and construction costs, improve efficiency, andlower project costs.

“Our partnershipwith HP has manyfacets that benefitour mutualcustomers. Notonly do we testHP workstationsfor compatibilitywith our software,but we also workclosely with themto ensure the best3D graphicsexperience.”Tom Kurke,vice president,Bentley Systems Inc.

HP Personal Workstations feature advanced technologies,world-class design, and extensive options so that you canbuild a solution that suits your needs, while maximizingproductivity and value—not to mention helping meetdeadlines. From the HP xw4400 to the HP xw9400,HP workstations are tested and finely tuned forMicroStationallowing you to choose a workstation thathelps you work the way you want.

HP xw4400 Workstation The HP xw4400 offers extreme performance at a PC-likeprice, making it ideal for mainstream MicroStation usersand flexible company-wide deployment. This entryworkstation features Intel® Core™ 2 Duoiii Processorsxiv andsupports a wide range of professional graphics, memoryand storage choices, and quad-coreiii computing. The HPxw4400 also features dual-channel DDR2-667 MHzmemory and PCIe x16 graphics. The price and perform-ance of the HP xw44400 make it an excellent value.

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HP xw6400 Workstation The HP xw6400 is the choice for the power user whoneeds dual-processor, dual-coreiii technology but haslimited desk space, needs to maximize power efficiency,and values very quiet operation. The HP xw6400 offersnew Dual-Coreiii and Quad Coreiii Intel Xeon® Processorsxiv,supports up to eight monitors, a four channel 667 MHzFully Buffered DIMM (FBDIMM) memory subsystem, andfour PCI Express (PCIe) I/O slots to handle large andcomplex data sets.

HP xw8400 Workstation The HP xw8400 is an undeniable force, featuring top-of-the-line Intel Xeon dual-processor, dual-core,iii and quadcoreiii performance for excellent design and engineeringpower. Our highest-performing Intel Xeon Processor-based workstation is the choice for engineers who workwith demanding computational and visualizationapplications. The HP xw8400 offers a full range ofprofessional graphics, 64-bit architecture, and eight slotsfor memory expansion.

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HP xw4400 WorkstationIntel Core 2 Duoiii, xvi

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Genuine Windows XP ProfessionalNVIDIA Quadro FX 4500

HP xw4300 WorkstationIntel Pentium 4 Processor

3.8 GHzvi

Genuine Windows XP ProfessionalNVIDIA Quadro FX 4500

The HP xw4400 performs basic AEC tasks 52% faster than the HP xw4300.

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HP xw9400 Workstation There is powerful, and then there is the HP xw9400,which delivers uncompromised graphics performance andmaximum expandability with AMD64xvi. The HP xw9400supports up to four 3D graphics displays, dual PCIe x16graphics and Dual-Corexvi AMD Opteron™ Processors tomeet the combined needs for computational power,visualization power, and I/O performance to help lowerthe total cost of ownership. Excellent choice for high-performance graphics solutions such as parallel renderingor compositing.

HP Compaq nw9440 Mobile Workstation The concept is simple: workstation power where andwhen you need it. And the HP nw9440 delivers,providing workstation-caliber performance, powerful

graphics, and a 17-inch diagonal widescreen displayall starting at just 7.4 poundsi. The HP nw9440, likeits desktop peers, is certified for Bentley Systemsapplications. It also features an Intel Core Duoiii Processor,HP ProtectTools, a full-size keyboard, and NVIDIA QuadroFX 1500 graphics controller with 256 MB of GDDR IIIvideo memory.

HP Compaq nw8440 Mobile Workstation Like the HP nw9440, the HP nw8440 delivers goanywhere workstation performance, but is designedfor those seeking an entry mobile workstation. The HPnw8440 offers a 15.4-inch diagonal widescreen display,an Intel Core Duoiii Processor, HP ProtectTools, ATIMobility FireGL V5200 graphics with 256 MB dedicatedvideo memory, and starts at just 5.95 poundsi.

STANDARD USER

HP xw4400 Workstation Genuine MicrosoftWindows

XP ProfessionalIntel Core™ 2 Duoiii Processorxiv

2.4 GHzvi

1066 MHz FSBv

Windows Vista™ Capablexi

Intel 975X Express chipset4 GB DDR2-667 ECCNVIDIA Quadro FX 1500(2) HP LP2065 20.1-inch flat panel monitors160 GBiv SATA 3.0 Gb/s48X CD-RW/DVD-ROM Comboxii

HP Performance Tuning FrameworkHP Scroll Mouse3-year warranty

POWER USER

HP xw8400 WorkstationGenuine Microsoft Windows

XP Professional x64 Edition(2) Dual-Coreiii Intel Xeon Processor 5100ii

3.0 GHzvi

1333 MHz FSBv

Windows Vista Capablex

Intel 5000X chipset6 GB DDR2-667 ECCNVIDIA Quadro FX 4500 (2) HP L2335 23-inch flat panel monitors (2) 146 GBiv Ultra320 SCSI hard drives16X DVD+/- R/RW DL LightScribe driveviii

HP Performance Tuning FrameworkHP SpacePilot 3-year warranty

ADVANCED USER

HP xw6400 WorkstationGenuine Microsoft Windows

XP Professional x64 EditionDual-Coreiii Intel Xeon Processorxiv 5100ii

3.0 GHzvi

1066 MHz FSBv

Windows Vista Capablexi

Intel 5000X chipset4 GBxv DDR2-667 ECCATI FireGL 7200(2) HP L2335 23-inch flat panel monitors(2) 73 GBiv Ultra320 SCSI hard drives16X DVD-R/RW DL LightScribe driveviii

HP Performance Tuning FrameworkHP SpacePilot3-year warranty

HP Recommended Configurations for MicroStation

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Innovative design Remember, all HP workstations feature innovative designsto reduce noise—our workstations are almost whisperquiet. The industry-leading, tool-less chassis makes themeasy to service, upgrade, and maintain. After all, a littleless stress at work is a very good thing.

Make your worklife easier. And more productive.HP Application Competency CenterA key piece of the HP and Bentley Systems relationshipis the Application Competency Center. HP engineersconduct extensive testing to validate entire solutions—hardware, operating system, application andgraphics—that are optimized to run specific BentleySystems solutions. A focus on relationship andunprecedented collaboration with Bentley Systemsprovides customers with reliable, easy-to-own solutionsand breakthrough technology.

HP Remote Graphics Software HP Remote Graphics Software (RGS) is an advancedutility that allows you to remotely access and share yourworkstation desktop and all its applications across largedistances, providing a “just like local” experience.vii

Underlying HP RGS is the innovative HP compressiontechnology that makes remote access to workstations andtheir 3D graphics power a reality. Performance andimage quality are outstanding while network usage iskept at a minimum. With HP RGS you can:

• Remotely access workstations with professional3D graphics.

• Access applications on different platforms suchas Windows, Linux®, and HP-UX.

• Perform multi-user remote collaborations by sharingdesktops.

• Centralize workstation resources close to data centersfor higher security and faster data access.

MOBILITY

HP Compaq nw9440 Mobile Workstation Genuine Windows XP ProfessionalIntel Core Duoxvii Processor T2600ii

2.1 GHzvi

667 MHz FSBv

2 MB L2 cacheWindows Vista Capablexi

17-inch WUXGA displayNVIDIA Quadro FX 1500M graphics256 GDDR III video memory80 GBiv UATA hard drive2 GB DDR2-667 16X DVD±R/RW DL, LightScribe Drivevii

7.5 poundsi

HP Performance Tuning Framework

POWER USER (AMD)

HP xw9400 WorkstationGenuine Windows XP Professional x64 EditionDual-CoreAMD Opteron Processorxvi 2220SEix

2.8 GHzvi

AMD64xvi Technology1 GHz AMD HyperTransport™ technologyv

Windows Vista Capablexi

8 GBx DDR2-667 ECC(2) 300 GBiv SAS drives48x CD-RW/DVD-ROM Comboxii

NVIDIA Quadro FX5500HP LP2465 24-inch flat panel monitorHP Performance Tuning Framework

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HP supports Bentley Systems • HP thoroughly tests and certifies each

HP Personal Workstation for MicroStation.

• HP submits HP workstations to Bentley Systemsfor their complete testing.

• HP workstation graphics are tested to supportMicroStation products.

• Bentley Systems develops and tests onHP workstations.

• HP Performance Tuning Framework has specialfeatures to optimize MicroStation performance.

HP Performance Tuning FrameworkThis exclusive HP tool—which ships on all HP PersonalWorkstations—makes it a snap to configure and updateHP workstations, improving stability and performance. HPPerformance Tuning Framework (PTF) has many features tohelp you work faster and more productively, whilereducing hassles. For example, HP PTF can:

• Provide a detailed configuration report so you caneasily find out what is on your system, helping youcreate a “custom” configuration that matches yourrequirements and even aids in support calls.

• Organize graphics driver certification information tohelp you make informed decisions when loading thelatest drivers.

• Track memory use and graphically display how yourapplications and processes use physical and virtualmemory.

• Configure various performance, security, anduser-interface settings of Microsoft Windows XP.

But that is not all. HP PTF offers various other operatingsystem tuning controls and application specific features.And did we mention, it’s free?

HP SpacePilot The HP SpacePilot motion controller complements atraditional mouse to deliver the advantages of two-handed CAD to MicroStation users, including decreasedrepetitive mouse movements and shorter design times.Users can easily change the center of rotation, quickly

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pan and zoom, and rapidly animate assemblies.Essentially, the HP SpacePilot allows you to work fasterwith less movement.

Go Bentley website HP maintains a special website dedicated to users ofBentley Systems applications at www.hp.com/go/bentley.This website offers special links to productivity enhancingtools, the latest recommended configurations to supportMicroStation, and other information to make it easier forengineers to use Bentley Systems applications on HPworkstations.

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For more information about HP and Bentley solutions, please visitwww.hp.com/go/bentley.

Engineering and design professionals require thehighest performing systems available to support theircomplex 2D and 3D applications. HP workstationsoffer advanced features that deliver more power,stability, and dependability than standard PCs, andare specifically tested and certified for 2D and 3Dapplications.

Application tested and certifiedHP workstations are fully tested and certified forprofessional applications, including most CAD, CAE,AEC, and GIS applications. With HP workstationsusers get the highest desktop quality and reliabilityfor their professional applications.

Enhanced processing powerHP workstations support processors such as the singleor Dual-Corexvi AMD Opteron, IntelCore 2 Duo,iii

Dual-Coreiii Intel Xeon and Quad-Coreiii Intel Xeonprocessorsxiv. In certain configurations workstationscan have up to eight processor cores in a singleworkstation enclosure. With HP workstations, userscan get the maximum processing power designedinto a desktop system.

More memory capabilityHP workstations offer significantly more memoryexpandability than PCs, up to 8 GBx in our entrymodels. Error checking and correction (ECC) memory(the fastest possible memory), offered only on

workstations, provides protection against soft errorsin the memory that could lead to process andapplication failures. All HP workstations offer ECCmemory, providing the needed level of data integrity,reliability, and greater system uptime required ofCAD, CAE, AEC, and GIS applications. HP high-endworkstations also support registered DDR-SDRAMmemory, which allows for more cost-effective largeconfigurations and larger memory configurations.With HP workstations users get the preferred memorychoices.

Highest levels of performanceHP workstations use advanced Intel chipsets, such asthe Intel 975X Express chipset, typically not offeredon PCs, to deliver the highest possible performance.Using Intel Memory Pipeline Technology, thesechipsets offer higher utilization of the memorychannel to accelerate transfers between the processorand system memory, support for faster memoryspeeds, increased PCI graphics requirements,expanded I/O bandwidth, and the use of ECCmemory. These chipsets also enable HP workstationsto process larger data sets or models quicker andexecute both 32- and 64-bit applications.

Professional Graphics and certificationWorkstations use powerful professional level graphicscards, typically not found in PCs. HP workstationengineers work collaboratively with software andgraphics card vendors to test, thoroughly debug,certify, and optimize specific graphics drivers for thecomplex 2D and 3D applications used by designand development teams. These drivers provide themaximum performance and highest quality supportfor the certified CAD, CAE, AEC, or GIS application.

Fastest, most reliable disk selectionHP workstations offer more choices than PCs,including fast SATA drives and enterprise SAS drives(15k rpm); SCSI; and Raid levels 0, 1, 5 ,10capability.xiii With HP workstations, users get greaterdisk performance and reliability.

HP workstation or PC?for AEC professionals,The answer is easy.

www.hp.com/go/bentley

© 2007 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warrantystatements accompanying such products and services. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty. HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions containedherein. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries. Windows Vista is either a registered trademark or trademark of MicrosoftCorporation in the United States and/or other countries. Intel, Pentium, Core, and Xeon are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries.AMD and AMD Opteron are trademarks of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. Linux is a U.S. registered trademark of Linus Torvalds. Bentley, MicroStation and ProjectWise are registered trademarks of BentleySystems, Incorporated, or Bentley Software, Inc.

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