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...27 ASUS STRIX Sound Card Series User Manual 3 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. Software Utilities 22 5.1 Sonic Studio overview 22 5.2 Sonic Radar overview 23 6. Introduction 4 1.1 Package contents 4 1.2 System requirements 4 1.3 General Specification 5 2. English Contents 1. Driver Installation 11 3.1 Installing the driver...
...27 ASUS STRIX Sound Card Series User Manual 3 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. Software Utilities 22 5.1 Sonic Studio overview 22 5.2 Sonic Radar overview 23 6. Introduction 4 1.1 Package contents 4 1.2 System requirements 4 1.3 General Specification 5 2. English Contents 1. Driver Installation 11 3.1 Installing the driver...
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... 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 the following requirements: • One PCI Express 1.0 (or higher) compatible slot for the audio card • One available 6-pin peripheral power cable connector from PC's power supply unit • Microsoft® Windows...
... 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 the following requirements: • One PCI Express 1.0 (or higher) compatible slot for the audio card • One available 6-pin peripheral power cable connector from PC's power supply unit • Microsoft® Windows...
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...Specification STRIX RAID DLX Items Audio Performance Output Signal-to-Noise Ratio (A-Weighted) Input Signal-to-Noise Ratio (A-Weighted) Output Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise at 1kHz (-3dB) Input Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise at 1kHz (-3dB) Frequency Response (-3dB, 24-bit/96kHz format) Output / Input Full-Scale Voltage Bus Compatibility PCI Express Main Chipset Audio Processor D-A Converter of Digital Sources: A-D Converter for Analog Inputs: Sample Rate and Resolution Analog Playback... Individual spec for each card. (Continued on next page) ASUS STRIX Sound Card Series User Manual 5
...Specification STRIX RAID DLX Items Audio Performance Output Signal-to-Noise Ratio (A-Weighted) Input Signal-to-Noise Ratio (A-Weighted) Output Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise at 1kHz (-3dB) Input Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise at 1kHz (-3dB) Frequency Response (-3dB, 24-bit/96kHz format) Output / Input Full-Scale Voltage Bus Compatibility PCI Express Main Chipset Audio Processor D-A Converter of Digital Sources: A-D Converter for Analog Inputs: Sample Rate and Resolution Analog Playback... Individual spec for each card. (Continued on next page) ASUS STRIX Sound Card Series User Manual 5
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English Items I/O Ports Analog Output Jack Analog Input Jack Digital S/PDIF Output Driver Features Operation System Description 3.5mm jack (1/8") (Analog out for all channel) 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...
English Items I/O Ports Analog Output Jack Analog Input Jack Digital S/PDIF Output Driver Features Operation System Description 3.5mm jack (1/8") (Analog out for all channel) 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...
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....4/192KHz @ 16/24bit for all channels 44.1K/48K/96/192KHz @ 16/24bit 44.1K/48K/96/192KHz @ 16/24bit 3.5 mm jack (1/8") Analog out for All channel 3.5 mm jack (1/8") Headphone out 3.5 mm jack (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
....4/192KHz @ 16/24bit for all channels 44.1K/48K/96/192KHz @ 16/24bit 44.1K/48K/96/192KHz @ 16/24bit 3.5 mm jack (1/8") Analog out for All channel 3.5 mm jack (1/8") Headphone out 3.5 mm jack (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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Headphone Out port Description Connect your headphone to this 3.5mm port for voice input. Connect your external PC microphone to this port. 8 ASUS STRIX Sound Card Series User Manual Built-in 2 Headphone 3 Box Link 4 Front 5 Rear 6 Center 7 Side+ S/PDIF Out No. 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. English 2. Hardware overview 1 Mic/Line-in high-quality Microphone pre-amplifier.
Headphone Out port Description Connect your headphone to this 3.5mm port for voice input. Connect your external PC microphone to this port. 8 ASUS STRIX Sound Card Series User Manual Built-in 2 Headphone 3 Box Link 4 Front 5 Rear 6 Center 7 Side+ S/PDIF Out No. 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. English 2. Hardware overview 1 Mic/Line-in high-quality Microphone pre-amplifier.
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... ASUS STRIX Sound Card Series User Manual 9 S/PDIF Out port Description Connect Strix control box directly to external digital decoder or digital speaker systems, Home Theater systems, AV receivers for outputting digital audio including PCM, Dolby Digital, DTS, WMAPro, etc. Connects to this port. Center Out port Side Out port 7. Front Out port 5. Optical digital output jack. Rear Out port 6. Connects to the center/subwoofer input on 4.1/5.1-channel powered analog speakers. Connects to the rear surround input on 4.1/5.1/7.1-channel powered analog speakers. Box link 4.
... ASUS STRIX Sound Card Series User Manual 9 S/PDIF Out port Description Connect Strix control box directly to external digital decoder or digital speaker systems, Home Theater systems, AV receivers for outputting digital audio including PCM, Dolby Digital, DTS, WMAPro, etc. Connects to this port. Center Out port Side Out port 7. Front Out port 5. Optical digital output jack. Rear Out port 6. Connects to the center/subwoofer input on 4.1/5.1-channel powered analog speakers. Connects to the rear surround input on 4.1/5.1/7.1-channel powered analog speakers. Box link 4.
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... used in game. 11. When Strix RAID Mode is a programmable key that can customize and lock a special effect from the Sonic Studio so that the Custom Mode is mute, the LED turns red. LED indicator that displays intensity level of a selected effect. 9. This is selected, this port. 10 ASUS STRIX Sound Card Series User Manual STRIX RAID Mode Press on /off to select output source between the headphone and speaker. Box link Connect Strix control box directly...
... used in game. 11. When Strix RAID Mode is a programmable key that can customize and lock a special effect from the Sonic Studio so that the Custom Mode is mute, the LED turns red. LED indicator that displays intensity level of a selected effect. 9. This is selected, this port. 10 ASUS STRIX Sound Card Series User Manual STRIX RAID Mode Press on /off to select output source between the headphone and speaker. Box link Connect Strix control box directly...
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... Computer on -screen instructions to restart your computer, perform step 2. 2. If Autorun is enabled, the ASUS STRIX sound card series driver screen appears automatically. Read the END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT in your computer. If Autorun is not enabled in the process and make sure that enables the STRIX sound card series to work with Windows® operating system. • The driver is only needed when you connect ASUS STRIX sound card series with...
... Computer on -screen instructions to restart your computer, perform step 2. 2. If Autorun is enabled, the ASUS STRIX sound card series driver screen appears automatically. Read the END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT in your computer. If Autorun is not enabled in the process and make sure that enables the STRIX sound card series to work with Windows® operating system. • The driver is only needed when you connect ASUS STRIX sound card series with...
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Click the Change or Remove Programs button. 4. Before you want to remove and then click Add/Remove (or Change/Remove) button. 5. Click Start > Settings > Control Panel. 2. Select the program that you reinstall any software, it's recommended to reinstall the same or updated software. 12 ASUS STRIX Sound Card Series User Manual Restart your computer when prompted. 3.2.2 Reinstalling the STRIX sound card series driver To reinstall the STRIX sound card series driver: 1. After you finish the uninstallation of the software, please follow the installation process...
Click the Change or Remove Programs button. 4. Before you want to remove and then click Add/Remove (or Change/Remove) button. 5. Click Start > Settings > Control Panel. 2. Select the program that you reinstall any software, it's recommended to reinstall the same or updated software. 12 ASUS STRIX Sound Card Series User Manual Restart your computer when prompted. 3.2.2 Reinstalling the STRIX sound card series driver To reinstall the STRIX sound card series driver: 1. After you finish the uninstallation of the software, please follow the installation process...
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Microphone Input Connect Strix control box directly to this Box link port . 2. ASUS STRIX Sound Card Series User Manual 13 Box link Connect Strix control box directly to the microphone Port input port . 3. Items Description 1. Connecting Speakers and Peripherals 4.1 Connecting to the headphone Port output port. 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. English 4.
Microphone Input Connect Strix control box directly to this Box link port . 2. ASUS STRIX Sound Card Series User Manual 13 Box link Connect Strix control box directly to the microphone Port input port . 3. Items Description 1. Connecting Speakers and Peripherals 4.1 Connecting to the headphone Port output port. 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. English 4.
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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. 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.
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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. English 4.2 Connecting to digital input. Items Description 1.
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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. Items 1. 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
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. Items 1. 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
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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 Front Out Connects to the rear surround input port of 4.1 speaker. 2. Items Description 1. 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.
Rear Output Port Connects to the front input ports of 4.1 channel speaker. ASUS STRIX Sound Card Series User Manual 19 Front Out Connects to the rear surround input port of 4.1 speaker. 2. Items Description 1. 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.
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Center/Subwoofer Connects to the rear surround input of the 7.1 speakers with the mini-jack cable. 4. Rear Output Port Connects to the Center/Subwoofer input port of 7.1 speaker ASUS STRIX Sound Card Series User Manual 21 Front Out Connects to the "left surround" and "right surround" input ports of 5.1 speaker 2. Side Surround Out Connects to the front input ports of 7.1 speaker 3. 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. Items Description 1.
Center/Subwoofer Connects to the rear surround input of the 7.1 speakers with the mini-jack cable. 4. Rear Output Port Connects to the Center/Subwoofer input port of 7.1 speaker ASUS STRIX Sound Card Series User Manual 21 Front Out Connects to the "left surround" and "right surround" input ports of 5.1 speaker 2. Side Surround Out Connects to the front input ports of 7.1 speaker 3. 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. Items Description 1.
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...; Please make it visible in the system tray, go to the Windows Control Panel and double click the "STRIX Sound Card Series Audio Center" icon to complete the setup. English 6. Double click the icon to open the STRIX Sound Card Series Audio Center utility. • If the icon could not be found , please try scanning for new hardware. • Please try installing the driver package again. 24 ASUS STRIX Sound Card Series User Manual Troubleshooting 1.
...; Please make it visible in the system tray, go to the Windows Control Panel and double click the "STRIX Sound Card Series Audio Center" icon to complete the setup. English 6. Double click the icon to open the STRIX Sound Card Series Audio Center utility. • If the icon could not be found , please try scanning for new hardware. • Please try installing the driver package again. 24 ASUS STRIX Sound Card Series User Manual Troubleshooting 1.
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... set it to the basic PCI Express bus power. For Dolby Digital or DTS output, you may have powered on the card to the decoder's (AV receiver) S/PDIF input jack • You may need to STRIX Sound Card Series Audio Device, instead of Windows Control Panel to check if the playback default device is the case. • Please go to the sound and audio device of other onboard AC97 or HDA codec device. ASUS STRIX Sound Card Series User Manual...
... set it to the basic PCI Express bus power. For Dolby Digital or DTS output, you may have powered on the card to the decoder's (AV receiver) S/PDIF input jack • You may need to STRIX Sound Card Series Audio Device, instead of Windows Control Panel to check if the playback default device is the case. • Please go to the sound and audio device of other onboard AC97 or HDA codec device. ASUS STRIX Sound Card Series User Manual...
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... the correct input as the recording source. Will PCM sound output through the S/PDIF output port. If you can select DDO, which will always deliver 2 channel PCM data through S/PDIF be just 2 channels even with different analog output channels? So, when a user selects PCM output for S/PDIF, the sound card will allow the STRIX sound card series to turn on the digital monitoring button for DVD movies, and even stereo music. 26 ASUS STRIX Sound Card Series User Manual English...
... the correct input as the recording source. Will PCM sound output through the S/PDIF output port. If you can select DDO, which will always deliver 2 channel PCM data through S/PDIF be just 2 channels even with different analog output channels? So, when a user selects PCM output for S/PDIF, the sound card will allow the STRIX sound card series to turn on the digital monitoring button for DVD movies, and even stereo music. 26 ASUS STRIX Sound Card Series User Manual English...
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... Technology Ltd. Microsoft, DirectSound3D, Windows are trademarks of Steinberg Media Technologies GmbH License Dolby Master Studio driver is ASUS audio product knowledge for customers' reference. Copyright Copyright © ASUSTek Computer Inc. No part of .ASUSTek Computer Inc. AEEE Yönetmeliğine Uygundur D33005 CAN ICE-3 (B)/NMB-3 (B) ASUS STRIX Sound Card Series User Manual 27 DTS Connect driver is subject to change without the permission of...
... Technology Ltd. Microsoft, DirectSound3D, Windows are trademarks of Steinberg Media Technologies GmbH License Dolby Master Studio driver is ASUS audio product knowledge for customers' reference. Copyright Copyright © ASUSTek Computer Inc. No part of .ASUSTek Computer Inc. AEEE Yönetmeliğine Uygundur D33005 CAN ICE-3 (B)/NMB-3 (B) ASUS STRIX Sound Card Series User Manual 27 DTS Connect driver is subject to change without the permission of...