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Connecting Speakers and Peripherals 13 4.1 Connecting to Strix Control Box (Strix Raid DLX/PRO only 13 4.2 Connecting to TOSLINK and COAXIAL SPDIF input connection 15 4.3 Connecting Microphone/ Line In 16 4.4 Connecting stereo headphones 17 4.5 Connecting Analog Speaker Systems 18 5. Troubleshooting 24 Notice 27 Trademarks 27 License 27 Copyright 27 ASUS STRIX Sound Card Series User Manual 3 Introduction 4 1.1 Package contents...
Connecting Speakers and Peripherals 13 4.1 Connecting to Strix Control Box (Strix Raid DLX/PRO only 13 4.2 Connecting to TOSLINK and COAXIAL SPDIF input connection 15 4.3 Connecting Microphone/ Line In 16 4.4 Connecting stereo headphones 17 4.5 Connecting Analog Speaker Systems 18 5. Troubleshooting 24 Notice 27 Trademarks 27 License 27 Copyright 27 ASUS STRIX Sound Card Series User Manual 3 Introduction 4 1.1 Package contents...
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English 1. Introduction 1.1 Package contents Check your ASUS STRIX sound card series package for the following items: • STRIX sound card series 7.1-Channel sound card • Driver CD • S/PDIF TOSLINK optical adapter x 1 • Quick Start Guide • Box link cable (Strix Raid DLX/Strix Raid Pro only) • Strix control box (Strix Raid DLX/Strix Raid Pro only) 1.2 System requirements To ensure a successful installation of the ASUS Strix sound card series, your computer must meet...
English 1. Introduction 1.1 Package contents Check your ASUS STRIX sound card series package for the following items: • STRIX sound card series 7.1-Channel sound card • Driver CD • S/PDIF TOSLINK optical adapter x 1 • Quick Start Guide • Box link cable (Strix Raid DLX/Strix Raid Pro only) • Strix control box (Strix Raid DLX/Strix Raid Pro only) 1.2 System requirements To ensure a successful installation of the ASUS Strix sound card series, your computer must meet...
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English 1.3 General Specification STRIX RAID DLX Items Audio Performance Output Signal-to-Noise Ratio (A-Weighted) Input Signal-to-Noise Ratio (A-Weighted) Output ...000316% (-110dB) for Line-in < 10Hz to 48KHz 2 Vrms (5.65 Vp-p) PCIe v1.0 or above bus compatible Cmedia USB 2.0 High-Definition Sound Processor (Max. 384KHz / 24bit) ESS SABRE9016 Premier 8 Channel Audio DAC Cirrus-Logic CS5381* 1 (114dB DNR, Max. 192kHz/24bit) 44.1K...1K/48K/96K/192KHz @ 16/24bit 44.1K/48K/96K/192KHz @ 16/24bit * Individual spec for each card. (Continued on next page) ASUS STRIX Sound Card Series User Manual 5
English 1.3 General Specification STRIX RAID DLX Items Audio Performance Output Signal-to-Noise Ratio (A-Weighted) Input Signal-to-Noise Ratio (A-Weighted) Output ...000316% (-110dB) for Line-in < 10Hz to 48KHz 2 Vrms (5.65 Vp-p) PCIe v1.0 or above bus compatible Cmedia USB 2.0 High-Definition Sound Processor (Max. 384KHz / 24bit) ESS SABRE9016 Premier 8 Channel Audio DAC Cirrus-Logic CS5381* 1 (114dB DNR, Max. 192kHz/24bit) 44.1K...1K/48K/96K/192KHz @ 16/24bit 44.1K/48K/96K/192KHz @ 16/24bit * Individual spec for each card. (Continued on next page) ASUS STRIX Sound Card Series User Manual 5
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...) 3.5mm jack (1/8") (Headphone out) 3.5mm jack (1/8") (Line-In/Mic-In combo) High-bandwidth Optical connector supports 192KHz/24bit (Side Surround combo) Windows 8.1/8/7 (32/64 bit) STRIX RAID PRO/SOAR Items Audio Performance Output Signal-to-Noise Ratio (A-Weighted): Input Signal-to-Noise Ratio (A-Weighted): Output Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise at 1kHz (A-Weighted) : Input...
...) 3.5mm jack (1/8") (Headphone out) 3.5mm jack (1/8") (Line-In/Mic-In combo) High-bandwidth Optical connector supports 192KHz/24bit (Side Surround combo) Windows 8.1/8/7 (32/64 bit) STRIX RAID PRO/SOAR Items Audio Performance Output Signal-to-Noise Ratio (A-Weighted): Input Signal-to-Noise Ratio (A-Weighted): Output Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise at 1kHz (A-Weighted) : Input...
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... (1/8") (Line-In/Mic-In combo) Digital S/PDIF Output High-bandwidth Optical Connector supports 192KHz/24bit (Side Surround combo) Driver Features Operation System Windows8.1/8/7(32/64bit) ASUS STRIX Sound Card Series User Manual 7
... (1/8") (Line-In/Mic-In combo) Digital S/PDIF Output High-bandwidth Optical Connector supports 192KHz/24bit (Side Surround combo) Driver Features Operation System Windows8.1/8/7(32/64bit) ASUS STRIX Sound Card Series User Manual 7
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Connect analog devices like MP3 players, CD players, music synthesizers, and other line-level sound sources to this 3.5mm port for audio recording or processing. Headphone Out port Description Connect your headphone to this 3.5mm port for voice input. Built-in 2 Headphone 3 Box Link 4 Front 5 Rear 6 Center 7 Side+ S/PDIF Out No. Hardware overview 1 Mic/Line-in high-quality Microphone pre-amplifier. English 2. Connect your external PC microphone to this port. 8 ASUS STRIX Sound Card Series User Manual Items Microphone In port 1 Line In port 2.
Connect analog devices like MP3 players, CD players, music synthesizers, and other line-level sound sources to this 3.5mm port for audio recording or processing. Headphone Out port Description Connect your headphone to this 3.5mm port for voice input. Built-in 2 Headphone 3 Box Link 4 Front 5 Rear 6 Center 7 Side+ S/PDIF Out No. Hardware overview 1 Mic/Line-in high-quality Microphone pre-amplifier. English 2. Connect your external PC microphone to this port. 8 ASUS STRIX Sound Card Series User Manual Items Microphone In port 1 Line In port 2.
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... Theater systems, AV receivers for outputting digital audio including PCM, Dolby Digital, DTS, WMAPro, etc. Control Box 13 12 14 15 8 9 Headphone Speaker 10 11 ASUS STRIX Sound Card Series User Manual 9 English No. Items 3. Connects to the surround channel input on the powered speakers. Connects to the rear surround input on 4.1-channel powered...
... Theater systems, AV receivers for outputting digital audio including PCM, Dolby Digital, DTS, WMAPro, etc. Control Box 13 12 14 15 8 9 Headphone Speaker 10 11 ASUS STRIX Sound Card Series User Manual 9 English No. Items 3. Connects to the surround channel input on the powered speakers. Connects to the rear surround input on 4.1-channel powered...
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.../disable an effect, as well as adjust the intensity level of the effect. 12. The LED turns orange to lock the Strix RAID Mode. To set the selected output source to select output source between the headphone and speaker. Output Select / Volume Control [Custom...9. Output Source LED Indicator LED indicator that you can control and adjust effects spontaneously in conjunction with STRIX RAID MODE) Turn the knob clockwise or anti-clockwise to this port. 10 ASUS STRIX Sound Card Series User Manual Note: This control knob is mute, the LED turns red. This is selected...
.../disable an effect, as well as adjust the intensity level of the effect. 12. The LED turns orange to lock the Strix RAID Mode. To set the selected output source to select output source between the headphone and speaker. Output Select / Volume Control [Custom...9. Output Source LED Indicator LED indicator that you can control and adjust effects spontaneously in conjunction with STRIX RAID MODE) Turn the knob clockwise or anti-clockwise to this port. 10 ASUS STRIX Sound Card Series User Manual Note: This control knob is mute, the LED turns red. This is selected...
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... is not enabled in the process and make sure that enables the STRIX sound card series to complete the installation. Follow the on your computer, perform step 2. 2. Insert the ASUS STRIX sound card series support CD into your desktop and double-click the optical drive ...to change without notice. ASUS STRIX Sound Card Series User Manual 11 Driver Installation 3.1 Installing the driver After installing the STRIX sound card series on -screen instructions to work with Windows® operating system. • The driver is enabled, the ASUS STRIX sound card series driver screen appears...
... is not enabled in the process and make sure that enables the STRIX sound card series to complete the installation. Follow the on your computer, perform step 2. 2. Insert the ASUS STRIX sound card series support CD into your desktop and double-click the optical drive ...to change without notice. ASUS STRIX Sound Card Series User Manual 11 Driver Installation 3.1 Installing the driver After installing the STRIX sound card series on -screen instructions to work with Windows® operating system. • The driver is enabled, the ASUS STRIX sound card series driver screen appears...
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... the existing software first. 2. English 3.2 Uninstalling or reinstalling the driver 3.2.1 Uninstalling the STRIX sound card series driver To uninstall the STRIX sound card series driver: 1. Double click the Add/Remove Programs icon. 3. Before you want to reinstall the same or updated software. 12 ASUS STRIX Sound Card Series User Manual Click the Change or Remove Programs button. 4. In the InstallShield...
... the existing software first. 2. English 3.2 Uninstalling or reinstalling the driver 3.2.1 Uninstalling the STRIX sound card series driver To uninstall the STRIX sound card series driver: 1. Double click the Add/Remove Programs icon. 3. Before you want to reinstall the same or updated software. 12 ASUS STRIX Sound Card Series User Manual Click the Change or Remove Programs button. 4. In the InstallShield...
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Items Description 1. ASUS STRIX Sound Card Series User Manual 13 Microphone Input Connect Strix control box directly to this Box link port . 2. Box link Connect Strix control box directly to the microphone Port input port . 3. English 4. Headphone Output Connect Strix control box directly to Strix Control Box (Strix Raid DLX/ PRO only) 4.1.1 Connecting Strix Control Box (Strix Raid DLX/PRO only) 2 Mic/Line-in 3 Headphone 1 Box Link Front Rear Center Side+ S/PDIF Out No. Connecting Speakers and Peripherals 4.1 Connecting to the headphone Port output port.
Items Description 1. ASUS STRIX Sound Card Series User Manual 13 Microphone Input Connect Strix control box directly to this Box link port . 2. Box link Connect Strix control box directly to the microphone Port input port . 3. English 4. Headphone Output Connect Strix control box directly to Strix Control Box (Strix Raid DLX/ PRO only) 4.1.1 Connecting Strix Control Box (Strix Raid DLX/PRO only) 2 Mic/Line-in 3 Headphone 1 Box Link Front Rear Center Side+ S/PDIF Out No. Connecting Speakers and Peripherals 4.1 Connecting to the headphone Port output port.
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Items Description 1. Port 14 ASUS STRIX Sound Card Series User Manual Headphone Output Connect your external PC microphone to this 3.5mm Port jack for voice input. 2. Microphone Input Connect your headphones to this port. English 4.1.2 Connecting Strix Control Box with external microphone and headphone(Strix Raid DLX/PRO only) 1 Mic In Headphone Out 2 No.
Items Description 1. Port 14 ASUS STRIX Sound Card Series User Manual Headphone Output Connect your external PC microphone to this 3.5mm Port jack for voice input. 2. Microphone Input Connect your headphones to this port. English 4.1.2 Connecting Strix Control Box with external microphone and headphone(Strix Raid DLX/PRO only) 1 Mic In Headphone Out 2 No.
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English 4.2 Connecting to digital input. Items Description 1. ASUS STRIX Sound Card Series User Manual 15 S/PDIF Output/Side Connects to CD/DVD player or some PC/NB with Out port SPDIF output to TOSLINK and COAXIAL SPDIF input connection AVR S/PDIF Mic/Line-in Headphone Box Link Front Rear Center 1 Side+ S/PDIF Out No.
English 4.2 Connecting to digital input. Items Description 1. ASUS STRIX Sound Card Series User Manual 15 S/PDIF Output/Side Connects to CD/DVD player or some PC/NB with Out port SPDIF output to TOSLINK and COAXIAL SPDIF input connection AVR S/PDIF Mic/Line-in Headphone Box Link Front Rear Center 1 Side+ S/PDIF Out No.
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Items Description 1. Connect the 3.5mm plug of the CD/MP3 Player or any other Line level analog audio sources into this Line-In jack for voice communication, recording, or karaoke. Microphone Input/ Connect the microphone's 3.5mm plug into this Mic-In Line In Port port for sound recording. 16 ASUS STRIX Sound Card Series User Manual English 4.3 Connecting Microphone/ Line In OR 1 Mic/Line-in Headphone Box Link Front Rear Center Side+ S/PDIF Out No.
Items Description 1. Connect the 3.5mm plug of the CD/MP3 Player or any other Line level analog audio sources into this Line-In jack for voice communication, recording, or karaoke. Microphone Input/ Connect the microphone's 3.5mm plug into this Mic-In Line In Port port for sound recording. 16 ASUS STRIX Sound Card Series User Manual English 4.3 Connecting Microphone/ Line In OR 1 Mic/Line-in Headphone Box Link Front Rear Center Side+ S/PDIF Out No.
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ASUS STRIX Sound Card Series User Manual 17 Front Out Description The Headphone Out Port has a built-in 1 Headphone Box Link Front Rear Center Side+ S/PDIF Out No. Please connect your stereo headphones directly to drive headphones. Items 1. English 4.4 Connecting stereo headphones 4.4.1 Connecting Stereo Headphones Mic/Line-in high-quality amplifier to this jack.
ASUS STRIX Sound Card Series User Manual 17 Front Out Description The Headphone Out Port has a built-in 1 Headphone Box Link Front Rear Center Side+ S/PDIF Out No. Please connect your stereo headphones directly to drive headphones. Items 1. English 4.4 Connecting stereo headphones 4.4.1 Connecting Stereo Headphones Mic/Line-in high-quality amplifier to this jack.
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English 4.5 Connecting Analog Speaker Systems 4.5.1 Connecting 2 channel speakers Mic/Line-in Headphone Box Link 1 Front Rear Center Side+ S/PDIF Out No. Front Out Description Connects to the front input ports of the 2 channel speakers with the mini-jack cable. 18 ASUS STRIX Sound Card Series User Manual Items 1.
English 4.5 Connecting Analog Speaker Systems 4.5.1 Connecting 2 channel speakers Mic/Line-in Headphone Box Link 1 Front Rear Center Side+ S/PDIF Out No. Front Out Description Connects to the front input ports of the 2 channel speakers with the mini-jack cable. 18 ASUS STRIX Sound Card Series User Manual Items 1.
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Rear Output Port Connects to the front input ports of 4.1 channel speaker. ASUS STRIX Sound Card Series User Manual 19 English 4.5.2 Connecting 4 Channel Speakers / Power Amplifier Amplifier OR Mic/Line-in Headphone Box Link 1 Front 2 Rear Center Side+ S/PDIF Out No. Front Out Connects to the rear surround input port of 4.1 speaker. 2. Items Description 1.
Rear Output Port Connects to the front input ports of 4.1 channel speaker. ASUS STRIX Sound Card Series User Manual 19 English 4.5.2 Connecting 4 Channel Speakers / Power Amplifier Amplifier OR Mic/Line-in Headphone Box Link 1 Front 2 Rear Center Side+ S/PDIF Out No. Front Out Connects to the rear surround input port of 4.1 speaker. 2. Items Description 1.
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Center/Subwoofer Connects to the front input ports of 5.1 speaker. 2. Front Out Connects to the "Center" and "subwoofer" input ports of 5.1 speaker. 3. Rear Output Port Connects to the "left surround" and "right surround" input ports of 5.1 speaker. 20 ASUS STRIX Sound Card Series User Manual Items Description 1. English 4.5.3 Connecting 5.1 Channel Speakers / 5.1 Channel Headphone Mic/Line-in Headphone Box Link 1 Front 2 Rear 3 Center Side+ S/PDIF Out No.
Center/Subwoofer Connects to the front input ports of 5.1 speaker. 2. Front Out Connects to the "Center" and "subwoofer" input ports of 5.1 speaker. 3. Rear Output Port Connects to the "left surround" and "right surround" input ports of 5.1 speaker. 20 ASUS STRIX Sound Card Series User Manual Items Description 1. English 4.5.3 Connecting 5.1 Channel Speakers / 5.1 Channel Headphone Mic/Line-in Headphone Box Link 1 Front 2 Rear 3 Center Side+ S/PDIF Out No.
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Side Surround Out Connects to the rear surround input of 7.1 speaker 3. Items Description 1. Rear Output Port Connects to the "left surround" and "right surround" input ports of 7.1 speaker ASUS STRIX Sound Card Series User Manual 21 Center/Subwoofer Connects to the front input ports of the 7.1 speakers with the mini-jack cable. 4. Front Out Connects to the Center/Subwoofer input port of 5.1 speaker 2. English 4.5.4 Connecting 7.1 Channel Speakers Mic/Line-in Headphone Box Link 1 Front 4 Rear 3 Center 2 Side+ S/PDIF Out No.
Side Surround Out Connects to the rear surround input of 7.1 speaker 3. Items Description 1. Rear Output Port Connects to the "left surround" and "right surround" input ports of 7.1 speaker ASUS STRIX Sound Card Series User Manual 21 Center/Subwoofer Connects to the front input ports of the 7.1 speakers with the mini-jack cable. 4. Front Out Connects to the Center/Subwoofer input port of 5.1 speaker 2. English 4.5.4 Connecting 7.1 Channel Speakers Mic/Line-in Headphone Box Link 1 Front 4 Rear 3 Center 2 Side+ S/PDIF Out No.