Front Audio Jacks

[joelminns]

My computer has a panel on the front with 4 usb slots, a mic input, and a headset output. Can anyone tell me how to get these mic/headset thingys to work? It's funny, I cant remember EVER using a computer that had front audio jacks that worked. lol. I know there must be a way.

 

[Apokalipse]

first, your motherboard/sound card must support it.
what is your motherboard and sound card?
if you got a manual with them, they should tell you if they support it and where the pins go

 

[joelminns]

mobo - k8m800m
soundcard - Sound Blaster Audigy ES

No manuals

 

[Nitestick]

there may be header pins on the sound card that will attach to a cable on the jacks. the jacks need to be connected to your sound adapter whether its on your motherboard or an actual sound card

 

[joelminns]

Yeah. I looked in there, i cant tell though. Im retarded. There are 3 plug thingys all connected to the motherboard

 

[smurph]

Dunno if you've got this sorted....if you have, you should at least let people know here, and hopefully explain how....or maybe you're still stuck, so here...

I've just got my 2 USB ports working with a little help, see http://www.techist.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=86652&highlight=front+audio+panel

You need to find the 8 pins on your motherboard, for and labelled "F_USB 1", and connect the plugs which should be labelled as in my pic, in the order shown.

Hope this helps. Also, try getting manuals online........

 

[Nitestick]

don't think your a retard just because you couldn't get the sound working most of the time its not easy. i gave up on mine.