Analog Devices, Inc. (NYSE: ADI) announced today that Micro Star International (MSI), a leading developer of PC desktop motherboards, will bundle SoundMAX(R) 2.0, ADI's premium-performance PC audio subsystem, with their best-selling Intel and Via core logic-based motherboards. In addition, all MSI platforms with Communications Network Riser (CNR) slots will be certified for use with multi- channel SoundMAX CNR cards, supporting configure-to-order upgrades. As a result of this agreement, millions of new customers will realize the benefits of integrated digital audio functionality on mainstream PC motherboards. "By bundling SoundMAX across our line of desktop motherboards and supporting the CNR standard, MSI is offering a PC audio subsystem that is high-performance, highly reliable and field-proven to our customers," said Craig Chiang, Director of Research and Development of Micro Star International. "SoundMAX offers the industry's most stable high-quality AC'97 hardware and software device driver, including PC'99/'01 and WHQL-compliant hardware sample rate conversion."