Asus Strix Raid DLX User Manual
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STRIX Sound Card Series
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  • Page 1 STRIX Sound Card Series Strix Raid DLX Strix Raid PRO Strix Soar User Manual...
  • Page 2 Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of the product is defaced or missing.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Uninstalling or reinstalling the driver ........ 12 Connecting Speakers and Peripherals ........13 Connecting to Strix Control Box (Strix Raid DLX/PRO only) ..........13 Connecting to TOSLINK and COAXIAL SPDIF input connection ............... 15 Connecting Microphone/ Line In ........16 Connecting stereo headphones ........
  • Page 4: Introduction

    • Strix control box (Strix Raid DLX/Strix Raid Pro only) System requirements To ensure a successful installation of the ASUS Strix sound card series, your computer must meet the following requirements: • One PCI Express 1.0 (or higher) compatible slot for the audio card •...
  • Page 5: General Specification

    Resolution Analog Recording Sample Rate 44.1K/48K/88.2K/96K/176.4K/192KHz @ 16/24bit and Resolution S/PDIF Digital Output 44.1K/48K/96K/192KHz @ 16/24bit ASIO 2.2 Driver Support 44.1K/48K/96K/192KHz @ 16/24bit * Individual spec for each card. (Continued on next page) ASUS STRIX Sound Card Series User Manual...
  • Page 6 Cmedia USB 2.0 High-Definition Sound Processor Audio Processor (Max. 384KHz/24bit) D-A Converter of Digital Sources: ESS SABRE9006A Premier 8 Channel Audio DAC Cirrus Logic CS5361*1 (114dB DNR, Max. A-D Converter for Analog Inputs: 192KHz/24bit) (Continued on next page) ASUS STRIX Sound Card Series User Manual...
  • Page 7 Analog Output Jack: 3.5 mm jack (1/8”) Headphone out Analog Input Jack: 3.5 mm jack (1/8”) (Line-In/Mic-In combo) High-bandwidth Optical Connector supports Digital S/PDIF Output 192KHz/24bit (Side Surround combo) Driver Features Operation System Windows8.1/8/7(32/64bit) ASUS STRIX Sound Card Series User Manual...
  • Page 8: Hardware Overview

    Connect analog devices like MP3 players, CD players, Line In port music synthesizers, and other line-level sound sources to this 3.5mm port for audio recording or processing. Headphone Out port Connect your headphone to this port. ASUS STRIX Sound Card Series User Manual...
  • Page 9: Control Box

    Theater systems, AV receivers for outputting digital S/PDIF Out port audio including PCM, Dolby Digital, DTS, WMA- Pro, etc. Connects to the surround channel input on 4.1/5.1/7.1-channel powered analog speakers. Control Box Headphone Speaker ASUS STRIX Sound Card Series User Manual...
  • Page 10 Connect your external PC microphone to this 3.5mm Microphone Input Port jack for voice input. Kensington Security ® Insert kensington lock to lock the device. Slot Box link Connect Strix control box directly to this port. ASUS STRIX Sound Card Series User Manual...
  • Page 11: Driver Installation

    STRIX sound card series to work with Windows ® operating system. • The driver is only needed when you connect ASUS STRIX sound card series with PC/NB. • The version and contents of the support CD are subject to change without notice.
  • Page 12: Uninstalling Or Reinstalling The Driver

    1. Before you reinstall any software, it’s recommended to uninstall the existing software first. 2. After you finish the uninstallation of the software, please follow the installation process again to reinstall the same or updated software. ASUS STRIX Sound Card Series User Manual...
  • Page 13: Connecting Speakers And Peripherals

    Connecting Speakers and Peripherals Connecting to Strix Control Box (Strix Raid DLX/ PRO only) 4.1.1 Connecting Strix Control Box (Strix Raid DLX/PRO only) Mic/Line-in Headphone Box Link Front Rear Center Side+ S/PDIF Out Items Description Box link Connect Strix control box directly to this Box link port .
  • Page 14 Raid DLX/PRO only) Mic In Headphone Out Items Description Microphone Input Connect your external PC microphone to this 3.5mm Port jack for voice input. Headphone Output Connect your headphones to this port. Port ASUS STRIX Sound Card Series User Manual...
  • Page 15: Connecting To Toslink And Coaxial Spdif Input Connection

    Connecting to TOSLINK and COAXIAL SPDIF input connection Mic/Line-in Headphone Box Link S/PDIF Front Rear Center Side+ S/PDIF Out Items Description S/PDIF Output/Side Connects to CD/DVD player or some PC/NB with Out port SPDIF output to digital input. ASUS STRIX Sound Card Series User Manual...
  • Page 16: Connecting Microphone/ Line In

    Line In Port port for voice communication, recording, or karaoke. Connect the 3.5mm plug of the CD/MP3 Player or any other Line level analog audio sources into this Line-In jack for sound recording. ASUS STRIX Sound Card Series User Manual...
  • Page 17: Connecting Stereo Headphones

    Box Link Front Rear Center Side+ S/PDIF Out Items Description Front Out The Headphone Out Port has a built-in high-quality amplifier to drive headphones. Please connect your stereo headphones directly to this jack. ASUS STRIX Sound Card Series User Manual...
  • Page 18: Connecting Analog Speaker Systems

    Connecting 2 channel speakers Mic/Line-in Headphone Box Link Front Rear Center Side+ S/PDIF Out Items Description Front Out Connects to the front input ports of the 2 channel speakers with the mini-jack cable. ASUS STRIX Sound Card Series User Manual...
  • Page 19 Front Rear Center Side+ S/PDIF Out Items Description Front Out Connects to the front input ports of 4.1 speaker. Rear Output Port Connects to the rear surround input port of 4.1 channel speaker. ASUS STRIX Sound Card Series User Manual...
  • Page 20 Connects to the front input ports of 5.1 speaker. Rear Output Port Connects to the “left surround” and “right surround” input ports of 5.1 speaker. Center/Subwoofer Connects to the “Center” and “subwoofer” input ports of 5.1 speaker. ASUS STRIX Sound Card Series User Manual...
  • Page 21 Connects to the “left surround” and “right surround” input ports of 7.1 speaker Center/Subwoofer Connects to the Center/Subwoofer input port of the 7.1 speakers with the mini-jack cable. Rear Output Port Connects to the rear surround input of 7.1 speaker ASUS STRIX Sound Card Series User Manual...
  • Page 22: Software Utilities

    Sonic Studio comes with advanced sound algorithms and virtual surround effects to enhance your gaming and entertainment experience. For more details about using Sonic Studio please refer to the Sonic Studio and Sonic Radar manual. ASUS STRIX Sound Card Series User Manual...
  • Page 23: Sonic Radar Overview

    For more details about using Sonic Radar please refer to the Sonic Studio and Sonic Radar manual. ASUS STRIX Sound Card Series User Manual...
  • Page 24: Troubleshooting

    Center” icon to make it visible in the system tray again. • After the driver installation is complete, it’s recommended that you reboot your computer to complete the setup. If the icon still doesn’t appear, please try installing the driver package again. ASUS STRIX Sound Card Series User Manual...
  • Page 25 AV receiver is in that decoding mode. • If you are using 192KHz PCM output, please make sure your decoder can support 192KHz decoding. Try changing it to 44.1K or 48KHz first. ASUS STRIX Sound Card Series User Manual...
  • Page 26 S/PDIF output port. For attaining 5.1 channel surround sounds, you can select DDO, which will allow the STRIX sound card series to deliver 5.1 surround sound for DVD movies, and even stereo music. ASUS STRIX Sound Card Series User Manual...
  • Page 27: Notice

    .ASUSTek Computer Inc. Trademarks and ASUS logo are trademarks of ASUSTek Computer Inc. “Dolby” and “Dolby Digital Live”, “Dolby Pro Logic IIx”, “Dolby Virtual Speaker”, “Dolby Headphone” are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. “DTS” and “DTS CONNECT”, “DTS Interactive”, “DTS Neo: PC”...

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