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ASUS ROG Strix Raid DLX

PCIe 7.1-channel card with SABRE9016K2M DAC and external Raid Mode control box; not the Strix Soar.

Original local schematic for ASUS ROG Strix Raid DLX
ORIGINAL LOCAL SCHEMATIC // 7.1 • LINE/MIC • OPTICAL • RAID BOX

Model-specific specifications

Exact model / identityPCIe 7.1-channel card with SABRE9016K2M DAC and external Raid Mode control box; not the Strix Soar.
Audio processor / codec / DACC-Media CMI6632AX processor, ESS SABRE9016K2M DAC and Cirrus Logic CS5381 ADC listed in ASUS model specifications.
Channels / resolution / sample rate7.1-channel analog playback; ASUS lists analog conversion up to 24-bit/192 kHz. Digital output and driver modes have separate limits.
Analog and digital portsFive 3.5 mm multichannel/headphone jacks, line/mic input and optical S/PDIF output; bundled Raid Mode control box provides desktop controls.
Slot / host interfacePCI Express x1 add-in card.
Operating-system supportASUS lists Windows 7, 8.1 and 10 (32/64-bit) for model software. Check the exact driver package; no current-OS guarantee.

Compatibility & preservation

Control box/cable are part of the DLX setup. Driver/software support is archived and should be confirmed before host installation.

  • Photograph the card label, board revision, bracket connections and included accessories before service.
  • Retain the exact driver, firmware and operating-system version known to work with this model.
  • Confirm slot fit, connector pinout, breakout hardware, channel mode and supported sample rate before integration.

Manufacturer sources

  1. ASUS Strix Raid DLX — official technical specificationsManufacturer product, technical specification, or model manual source.
  2. ASUS Strix Raid DLX — official manual and support downloadsManufacturer product, technical specification, or model manual source.