Whether you decide to build a computer yourself or just USB ports, headphone output on the front panel system unit computers do not work - you will need information on how exactly the connectors on the front panel are connected to motherboard, which will be shown below.

We will talk not only about how to connect the front USB port or get the headphones and microphone connected to the front panel to work, but also how to connect the main elements of the system unit (power button and indicator, operation indicator hard drive) With motherboard and do it right (that's where we'll start).

In order to connect the front USB ports(as well as a card reader if available), all you need to do is find the corresponding connectors on the motherboard (there may be several of them), which look like in the photo below and plug in the corresponding connectors coming from the front panel of the system unit. You can't go wrong: the contacts here and there correspond to each other, and the connectors are usually labeled.

Usually, there is no difference in where exactly you connect the front connector. But for some motherboards it exists: since they can be with or without USB 3.0 support (read the instructions for the motherboard or carefully read the labels).

Connecting headphone and microphone output

To connect audio connectors - headphone output on the front panel, as well as a microphone, approximately the same motherboard connector is used as for USB, only with a slightly different pin arrangement. As a signature, look for AUDIO, HD_AUDIO, AC97, the connector is usually located near the audio chip.

As in the previous case, in order not to make a mistake, it is enough to carefully read the inscriptions on what you are plugging in and where you are plugging it into. However, even if there is a mistake on your part, you most likely will not be able to connect the connectors incorrectly. (If, after connecting, the headphones or front microphone still do not work, check your playback and recording device settings in Windows.)

Additionally

Also, if you have fans on the front and rear panels of the system unit, do not forget to connect them to the corresponding SYS_FAN connectors on the motherboard (the label may be slightly different).

However, in some cases, like mine, the fans are connected differently, if you need to be able to control the rotation speed from the front panel - here the instructions from the computer case manufacturer will help you (and I will help if you write a comment describing the problem).

• Please explain why I have after Windows reinstallation 7, Realtek sound card, installed sound drivers from the motherboard CD, Realtek manager is installed and there is sound in the operating system. But I connect the headphones to the front panel and there is no sound until reinstallation operating system there was sound. Georgy.
• Letter No. 2 Answer this question, I recently reset my BIOS settings to default (default) and now I have Front soundbar not working, on the network they say you need to install the Realtek manager, but I’ve never had it, so it means something else, probably BIOS settings. Anton.
• Letter No. 3 Why do I have no sound in headphones in Windows 7 when connecting them to the front panel? Realtek sound card. On one of the forums on the Internet, I was advised to go to Playback devices and just turn on the headphones, but I can’t do it, because it says High Definition Audio device Not connected and if you right-click on them, this menu will appear and as you can see, they can be Disabled, not Enabled. I also read on one site that you need to go to Start->Control Panel->Sound - in the tabs Playback or Record, select the correct device and click Default, but that doesn’t help either. Christina.

Front soundbar not working

This article, friends, is suitable for both the Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows XP operating systems, if there is a difference, I will definitely show you where.
The answer to the first question. Let's deal with the front soundbar not working, firstly, in most cases, for it to work, you must have Realtek Manager installed. If you have it installed, then there should be an icon for it on the taskbar,

if it is not there, go to Start - Control Panel- Realtek dispatcher. On Windows 7

if it is missing there too, try to find it in the folder

C:\Program Files\Realtek\Audio\HDA file RtHDVCpl.exe and run it, you should see the main window of the Realtek manager, if you don’t have a Realtek folder in the C:\Program Files folder, then you need to download updated version drivers for your sound card on the Realtek website and install it; how to do this is written in detail in our article.
When you launch Realtek Manager in Windows 7, click the Speakers button, then click on the yellow folder in the upper right corner and a window will appear Connector parameters,

we see a warning If front panel jack detection does not work properly, check this box under Disable front panel jack detection, put a tick on this item and click OK.

After these steps, the front soundbar should work.
In the operating room Windows system XP Realtek Manager looks a little different, but the essence is the same. Left-click on the button with the wrench

and in the window that appears, check the box Disable front panel jack detection and OK,

The front soundbar should work.

We can also press the button Additional settings devices in this window and adjust everything as we need, for example, check the item - . This means that when you connect headphones to the front sound panel, the speakers connected to the motherboard at the back will immediately turn off.

On Windows 7

Now I am answering the second letter. It happens, friends, that the drivers are on sound card installed and sound is present in the system, but the front sound panel does not work, there are usually two reasons for this.

Firstly: your front sound panel works according to the slightly outdated AC"97 standard and the cable coming from it is connected to the connector on the motherboard AAFP analog audio front panel ( designed specifically for connecting front panel audio connectors).

• Note: AC’97 is an already outdated standard audio codec, a veteran, one might say, it was developed by Intel in 1997, it is used in motherboards, as well as cases with a front-panel audio solution. But the sound subsystem built into your motherboard operates according to a newer standard - High Definition Audio or HD Audio. This may cause the front soundbar to not work. Intel High Definition Audio is a relatively new specification for audio codecs, developed by Intel in 2004, characterized by improved digital sound quality, an increased number of channels, and a higher bandwidth compared to AC"97.

Decide this problem you can use the BIOS, where you can set the operating principle of the front sound panel. Usually there are two options: default HD Audio and more.
Reboot and go into BIOS. Go to Advanced, then Onboard Devices Configuration

and finally the option responsible for the front sound panel Front Panel Type, it can also be called like this:
Front Panel Support Type High Definition Front Panel Audio, Legacy Front Panel Audio, it is in the HD Audio position by default,

move it to position, save the changed settings and exit the BIOS. After rebooting, the front soundbar should work.

Also, if your front panel works in HD Audio, then in the BIOS you need to switch it from position to HD Audio. In any case, experiment.
Friends, if you connect the AC"97 front soundbar to the AAFP connector on the High Definition Audio specification motherboard,

Then everything will work fine for you, only in some cases, when connecting headphones to the front sound panel, in sound speakers the sound will not be muted, even if you disable the item in the Realtek manager settings Mute rear output device when connecting front headphone output device.

All this is due to the fact that front sound panel manufacturers use a simplified wiring diagram for the AC97 front panel cables and outputs.
There are two ways out here, the first is to re-solder (not so easy), the second is to buy a new case, with support for the front HD Audio sound panel, and if you purchase a new computer, check everything with the seller, do not be surprised if, when buying a new system unit in a non-specialized supermarket, You will be faced with complete ignorance of consultants on this issue.
Well, the last thing you need to check if your front sound panel does not work is whether it is connected to the motherboard using a cable; sometimes they simply forget to connect it when assembling the computer, as in this screenshot.

They forgot to connect the AC"97 front sound panel cable to the AAFP analog audio front panel connector on the motherboard.

Well, from the third letter we established to Christina new version drivers from the official website and configured the front sound panel in the Realtek manager, everything is written in our article How to install a sound driver in detail.

I recently assembled all my hardware into a new case. The case is equipped with a front panel with USB outputs and jacks for a microphone and headphones. But here's the problem: The sound on the front panel does not work! USB works, the "rear" connector (on the motherboard) plays sound, but there is silence on the front panel. It’s not convenient to crawl under the table every time, so I found everything through trial and error possible reasons Why might the sound not work?

Causes, Why the sound may not work:

If the sound on the front panel of the case does not work, there may be several reasons for this and, accordingly, solutions:

Solution 1: Check if the front panel connector is properly connected to the motherboard.

Note:
There are 2 audio standards:

AC"97 (short for Audio Codec "97) is an audio codec standard created in 1997. This standard is commonly used in motherboards, modems, sound cards and cases with audio output on the front panel. AC"97 supports sampling rates of 96 kHz when using 20-bit stereo resolution and 48 kHz when using 20-bit stereo for multi-channel recording and playback. In 2004, AC"97 was replaced by Intel® High Definition Audio (HD Audio) technology.

HD Audio
The Intel® High Definition Audio Subsystem is based on a specification released by Intel in 2004 that enables audio playback more channels with higher audio quality than provided by integrated audio codecs like AC"97. Hardware based on HD Audio supports 192 kHz/32-bit audio quality in dual-channel and 96 kHz/32-bit multi-channel modes ( up to 8 channels).

Microsoft Windows Vista Only supports High Definition acoustic peripherals (such as front panel audio solutions).

Solution 2: Update your audio driver.

Download the driver from the official website of realtek or your motherboard manufacturer.
You can also use the automatic driver update program.

The sound may not work because there is simply no driver for your sound card. Or incorrectly installed software to your audio device.

Solution 3: Correctly configure the software (driver) for your audio device.

If sound doesn't work on Windows 7, try the following:
Go to Start -> Control Panel -> Sound -> Select Digital Audio as default.

or...

Realtek HD Manager --> Connector Settings --> check the box next to "Disable front panel socket detection"

Check the box to disable front panel socket detection.

4. Other solutions:

BIOS setup

In BIOS, you can try to enable AC"97 instead of HD Audio, or vice versa.

Replacing (soldering) the front panel

You can try connecting the audio output directly to the motherboard.

pinout on the motherboard (from Intel, usually standard)

Each case manufacturer's pinouts vary, so check the manufacturer's websites for details.

Alternatively, find a front panel from another manufacturer :)

Change case

A radical way is to change the case to a company from another manufacturer. On Thermaltake cases, the sound on the front panel always works! Confirmed by practice.

Windows headphone front panel not working, identifying problems and finding solutions.

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Front panel with headphone jack – important element any computer. But it also happens that its work suddenly stops, listening to sound files becomes impossible.

There may be several reasons why the front panel for the headphones has stopped working.

Among the most common faults are the following:

1. The required drivers are not installed;
2. Assembly defects;
3. The control panel is not configured;
4. Parameters not set;
5. Input not connected;
6. The sound mode is not set.

And now about everything in more detail.

Let's figure out how to solve this problem. First of all, you should find out the cause of the malfunction.

Drivers

Before you begin solving the problem, you need to make sure that the drivers on your device are installed correctly. To do this, try reproducing sound file using the rear panel.

If the file does not play, the problem is serious. It is better for you to seek help from a qualified specialist. If there is sound, then we proceed to solve the problem with the front panel.

When the panel malfunctioned

Remember how long ago the front panel stopped working. You may not have connected it since purchasing the device. Then most likely the problem is in the assembly. In this case, you can contact the store where you purchased the device (or a service center) for help.

If the panel was working properly and the breakdown occurred recently, remember what settings you have made recently. Perhaps something was configured in the Control Panel.

Because of incorrect installation a failure may have occurred resulting in a malfunction of the front panel of the computer.

Control Panel

Now let's move on to checking the sound settings. Open the control panel, find the sound section there.

Please note that in the “Play” tabs

and “Record” devices were set by default.

To view all installed devices, right-click on any free space and check the box next to “Show disabled devices.”

Now go to the “Play” tab. Click on the device that is working right click mouse, launch “Properties”. In the window that opens, check that the list of connectors includes an item with a front panel.

The same needs to be done in the “Record” tab. Only here we open the microphone properties.

Realtek HD

If all the drivers on your computer are installed correctly, then you have the Realtek HD configurator. You need to check its settings. You can find it in the Control Panel.

Open the “Speakers” tab, select the yellow folder icon on the right. Make sure the “Disable front panel jack detection” option is enabled.

If the parameter has not been set, install, save and check the functionality of the panel. You also need to go to additional settings (the corresponding item is in the window on the right, at the top).

Set the options here that you want: “Separate all output jacks as independent input devices” and “Disable front panel jack detection.”

Connecting the inputs

If you have recently disassembled your computer, it is important to check that the panel was connected correctly and the wires were not damaged.

The panel can be connected in the following ways:

• Using a solid block (AC'97 and HD Audio). Nowadays the most common type is HD Audio. AC'97 is already outdated and comes across very rarely.
• Using separate connectors with markings.

If you don't know if everything is connected correctly, use your motherboard manual. It will help identify the problem.

The sound is not working properly

It also happens: the connectors on the panel are AC’97 type, and the sound is played back in HD. Your task is to change the way sound is played in the BIOS.

It should be displayed on the AC’97 panel. Or try turning off HD.

The front panel for Windows headphones does not work, summary

We looked at the most common problems with the front panel. If none of the methods help you, contact a specialist. The problem may be much more serious than you think.

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Often, users of the new operating system complain that the front headphone panel on Windows 10 does not work and the laptop does not see the connected device. This problem can be software or physical. And if in the first case it is possible to restore functionality to the headphone jack on the front panel, then in the event of a physical breakdown you will have to contact a service center.

Ways to solve the problem with the laptop's front audio panel not working

In order for the front panel with headphone and microphone jacks to work properly, Realtek Manager must be installed on Windows 10. Its icon can be seen on the taskbar or along the path “Start”, “Control Panel”, “Realtek Manager”.

If the headphones do not work on the laptop and there is no Manager, you should go to the address “C:\Program Files\Realtek\Audio\HDA” and check for the presence of the file “RtHDVCpl.exe”. If you launch it, a new window with audio device settings will open.

In order for the headphones to work correctly on a laptop with Windows 10, you should go to the “Speakers” tab and click “Advanced device settings”.

A small window will open. There are two checkboxes to check here: “Separate all output jacks as independent input devices” and “Disable front panel jack detection.”

After these settings, headphones in Windows 10 will work correctly. However, if there is still no sound, this may indicate missing drivers or physical damage to the connectors. In this case, it is worth updating the audio driver or rolling it back to an earlier version. If this does not work and the connector on the front panel is still not recognized by the system, you will have to open the laptop or open the side cover of the system unit (we do not recommend for inexperienced users) and perform the following steps:

• We find the audio jack. We check whether it is connected to the required contacts on the motherboard, and also whether the supply wires are deformed. To connect the front panel, two types of connectors can be used: AC’97 and HD Audio, separate connectors with precise markings. It is important to take this point into account.

• The AC'97 type is rarely used nowadays, but the HD Audio (High Definition Audio) standard is very common. On the motherboard, the front panel HD Audio connector usually has a letter designation, for example, F_Audio.

• However, if there is no such connector or you have connectors with different symbols, the instructions for the board or laptop should contain a connection diagram.

• The plan for connecting individual connectors to AC’97 is as follows:

• If you have correctly connected all the connectors to the computer, the system should see the connected gadget.

It is worth noting that there is also a way to enable the front audio connectors through the BIOS settings. To do this, you should perform the following steps:

• We restart the computer and boot into the BIOS (press F1+Del, there may be other combinations).
• Find the “Advanced” section, then the “Onboard Devices Configuration” item.

• The option that controls the front sound panel is called “Front Panel Type”. IN different versions In the BIOS it can be signed as “Front Panel Support Type”, “High Definition Front Panel Audio” or “Legacy Front Panel Audio”. By default, this option is set to "HD Audio". It needs to be changed to “AC97”.

• After saving and rebooting the system, it is worth checking whether the headphones or speakers connected to the front panel are working.

IMPORTANT! If your BIOS is set to “AC97”, then switch to “HD”.

If for some reason the headphones do not work after the above described manipulations, you should make a few more settings through the “Control Panel”.

• Click “Start”, “Control Panel”, “Sound”.

• In the “Playback” tab, make sure that “Speakers” is set to default. Also, in the “Sound” tab, “Microphone” should be set by default.

• Then right-click on an empty space and check the boxes “Show disconnected devices” and “Show disconnected devices.”

• In the “Playback” tab, click the same right button on the active device and select “Properties”. In the “General” section we look at the list of connectors. The item “Front panel 3.5 mm jack” should be present.

• We also do the same actions with the “Microphone” in the “Recording” tab.

After making changes to the system settings, reconnect the headset to the PC.

If the methods for connecting headphones to a laptop with Windows 10 did not help solve the problems, you should check the jack for serviceability. To do this, you should contact a specialist.