jwenham 0 Posted October 22, 2008 Hey guys, My front audio doesn't work because my front audio only supports AC97 audio and my mobo is HD audio. So i need to get a new front audio panel, even one that fits in the 5.25 bays would be awesome. But I have no idea where to get it from or if it's even sold. Are they sold? Can someone help find a store that I can buy one from. If you could that'd be great! thanks, Jimmy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LogicprObe 65 Posted October 22, 2008 Why would you want it? Usually you just wire it up and that's it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aliali 404 Posted October 23, 2008 Configuring AC'97 Audio: If you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module, click the tool icon on the Audio I/O tab On the Global Connector Settings box, select the Dis- able front panel jack detection check box. Click OK to activate the AC'97 functionality. When using an AC'97 front panel audio module, you can only have audio signals present on either the front or the back panel audio connections, but not both at the same time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jwenham 0 Posted October 23, 2008 yeah i've done that, that's all sweet. But still doesn't work. Check my out my connections: my motherboard is a gigabyte GA-M56S-S3 Pin NO. 1 - MIC 2 - GND 3 - Mic Power 4 - NC 5 - Line Out® 6 - NC 7 - NC 8 - No Pin 9 - Line Out (l) 10 - NC and this is what the case gives me: MIC GND Line Out(l) Line Out® GND do i just put the second GND in the mic power? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aliali 404 Posted October 23, 2008 So case has individual plugs to connect to the mobo header? If so leave the second ground pin unconnected. Do not connect the gnd to power, unless you want some major issues. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jwenham 0 Posted October 23, 2008 ok thanks for your advice, but it still doesn't work. I tryed shoutin' at it, i tryed spittin' a it, what should i do? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aliali 404 Posted October 23, 2008 ok thanks for your advice, but it still doesn't work. I tryed shoutin' at it, i tryed spittin' a it, what should i do?Damn at a bit of a loss. I take it both mic and speakers do not work?As for a front IO panel all I can find is a Silverstone one which does not seem to be available in Aus. You could do what I do and use some 3.5mm audio extension cables. As I have 5.1 speakers and 5.1 headphones I use 3 of these Jaycar audio lead to swap between speakers and headphones. Mic stays permanently connected to rear socket. However if you have stereo headphones and 3.1 or 5.1 speakers you would have to also change the speaker settings in the audio properties panel all the time as well. If you have stereo or 2.1 speakers and stereo headphones you could use one of these http://www.skycomp.com.au/product.aspx?id=35881 Speakers headphones and mic plug in to it and it connects to the back panel sockets, then you just flick the rocker switch to shift between headset and speakers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jwenham 0 Posted October 24, 2008 well i've got a 5.1 and some stereo headphones. Your idea may still work, I can just leave the black and the orange plugged into the computer, but have the green one plugged into that device along with my headphones. So I may try that, thanks for your help. Although, I swear I've seen fan controllers with front audio ports on them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aliali 404 Posted October 24, 2008 Although, I swear I've seen fan controllers with front audio ports on them.W00t found one after trying many different search parameters.Silverstone FP33, FP34 and FP35. http://www.entacom.com.au/?p=catalog&c...421&v=FP35B should find some. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jwenham 0 Posted October 26, 2008 Although, I swear I've seen fan controllers with front audio ports on them.W00t found one after trying many different search parameters.Silverstone FP33, FP34 and FP35. http://www.entacom.com.au/?p=catalog&c...421&v=FP35B should find some. That's what I'm talkin' bout. That'll make it sexy, cheers mate. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jwenham 0 Posted November 6, 2008 ok ok wtf. I bought myself a new motherboard and new case. So all new gear right? Uninstalled old drivers, reinstalled new ones. Why doesn't my front audio work? i plugged everything in. The case came with a front audio plug which i put into the motherboard. It worked once when I was using Vista, but after that one time it hasn't worked. And it never worked in XP. what the hell? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites