Taipei, Taiwan----August 3, 2001----CyberLink Corp., a leading developer of digital video and multimedia streaming software, is pleased to announce that, as from August, PowerDVD 3.0 will now come bundled with multichannel sound cards from Hercules. PowerDVD 3.0, the award-winning DVD playback application, will be included with Hercules' sound cards, including the new Gamesurround Muse XL, Gamesurround Fortissimo II and Game Theater XP, enabling users to enjoy Dolby Digital™ sound on their computers and take full advantage of the DVD experience.

CyberLink PowerDVD 3.0, one of the most popular DVD software players available in the market, makes full use of Hercules' powerful sound card features during DVD playback. DVD fans can now transform their multimedia PC (with a DVD drive) into a Home Theater system, quickly and easily! PowerDVD 3.0 is the ultimate solution for enjoying personalized DVD entertainment on PCs, and now, in conjunction with Hercules' highly-awarded sound cards and CyberLink's Dolby ProLogic Decoder, everyone can upgrade to Dolby™ Surround Sound technology, the standard for today's multimedia applications.

According to Alice H. Chang, CEO of CyberLink, "We are especially pleased that PowerDVD has been chosen by Hercules to deliver premium DVD playback with their exciting range of sound cards. Multimedia entertainment enthusiasts can enjoy the maximum DVD experience available on their PCs with the complete home theatre solution provided by Hercules sound cards."

Gamesurround Muse XL is just the thing for multimedia fans who want to upgrade the performance of their home or office PCs without breaking the bank; and, thanks to PowerDVD 3.0, users can now live out a true-to-life DVD experience over up to 4 speakers!

Gamers and DVD addicts might want to try Gamesurround Fortissimo II. With its excellent performance, this brand-new sound card will change users' audio expectations forever! Gamesurround Fortissimo II combines a cutting-edge audio accelerator and ultra-realistic sound quality with PowerDVD 3.0 software DVD player: in short, all the necessaries for an incredible DVD experience over up to 4 speakers, or 5.1 audio channels with a Dolby decoding kit from Hercules.

For the most demanding PC users, Game Theater XP, with its powerful external rack, is an easy-to-use sound solution, compatible with all of the most popular games and music applications. Also featuring a built-in USB hub, a variety of accessories can be connected to the Game Theater XP incredibly easily, including MP3 players and gaming devices. Plus, with PowerDVD 3.0, users can enjoy Dolby Digital DVD playback over up to 6 speakers, as well as unparalleled simulated surround sound on any standard headsets, thanks to PowerDVD's certified Dolby Headphone technology.

About PowerDVD
PowerDVD is the world's number one software DVD player due to its high quality audio and video playback, advanced navigation and best hardware support. CyberLink PowerDVD can deliver high quality DVD playback at full frame rate with extremely low CPU consumption (only Celeron 350 and above required). New features to its already long list of features include Dolby Headphone Technology, bringing the Dolby Surround experience to any standard pair of stereo headphones and Digital Zoom, allowing users to view special effects, hidden features and fine details at either 4 or 9 times the normal screen ratio. Plus, PowerDVD is an excellent solution for OEM manufacturers due to its low CPU consumption and full hardware compatibility.

About CyberLink Corp.
CyberLink Corporation develops award winning software solutions utilizing digital video and audio kernel technology. The company fully utilizes the powers of today's personal computer and Internet connectivity to create new applications that maximize personal video entertainment, enhance visual communication and increase corporate productivity. Today, CyberLink offers two major product lines: Digital Video Applications and Streaming Multimedia Solutions. Digital Video Applications focus on providing video/audio playback and recording capabilities on the personal computer. These award-winning software applications are ideal solutions for building home theaters and digital video centers right from today's mainstream computers. Streaming Multimedia Solutions offer breakthrough technologies to stream and manage high-quality, media-rich contents on the Internet.

About Hercules
Founded in the United States in 1982, Hercules developed the industry's first high-resolution graphics boards for PCs. Having set the monochrome graphics standard, Hercules then proceeded to pioneer advances in color graphics solutions. Over the years, Hercules has constantly sought to evolve, providing innovative lines of graphics, video, and - more recently - audio products, geared principally towards the international gaming community. Hercules has been a division of the Guillemot Corporation group since 1999. Guillemot Corporation designs and manufactures a complete range of PC hardware products and PC and gaming console accessories. With an active presence in 17 countries, the group currently distributes its products in a total of 45 countries. Guillemot Corporation is listed on the Paris Stock exchange, Sicovam code 6672.
For further information on Hercules, please visit www.Hercules.com

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