Connecting Front Panel Audio Connectors, Very Confused! Please Help!

Discussion in 'Hardware' started by zaid786, Dec 11, 2006.

  1. zaid786

    zaid786 Private E-2

    OS: Windows Vista Ultimate RTM (Build 6000)
    Processor: AMD Athlon 64 3500+ Venice Core
    RAM: 2048MB Corsair Value Select (2x512MB, 1x1024MB)
    Graphics Card: Nvidia Geforce 6100 (Onboard)
    Motherboard: GIGABYTE GA-K8N51GMF-9

    Problem Description: Hello! I've been trying to connect my front panel audio by using various guides floating on the internet but can't seem to get it right, and no sound works from the front panel audio, i've also tried using my motherboard manual but I'm complete confused to connect what where! I'm using a X-Blade Case (link here: http://www.eclipsecomputers.com/product.aspx?code=CA-XBLADE-BK) which has the following connectors:

    Mic IN
    GND
    MIC BIAS
    L IN
    L OUT
    R IN
    R OUT

    My motherboard manual has these configurations:

    HD Audio:

    Pin Definition

    1 MIC2_L
    2 GND
    3 MIC2_R
    4 -ACZ_DET
    5 Line2_R
    6 FSENSE1
    7 FAUOIO_JD
    8 No Pin
    9 LINE2_L
    10 FSENSE2

    AC'97 Audio:

    Pin Definition

    1 MIC
    2 GND
    3 MIC Power
    4 NC
    5 Line Out (R)
    6 NC
    7 NC
    8 No Pin
    9 Line Out (L)
    10 NC

    For a start, which layout am I supposed to be using for the above case wires? They are all split individually, and also which way do they go in? Which way does the writing on them have to point? Or doesn't it make a difference? lol I'm not too sure. If someone can help me with this thanks in advance!! And my motherboard manual link is:

    http://europe.giga-byte.com/FileList/Manual/motherboard_manual_k8n51gmf9_e.pdf
     
  2. viper_boy403

    viper_boy403 MajorGeek

    it took me a while to get my front audio working too; just follow the mobo manual (to the best of your ability, it can get quite confusing once in a while) and connect the correct pins to the correct (or closest to matching names as u can get) connecting pins on the mobo. From your list of pin names i cant match up everything so i think you're gonna have to take your best guess and mix/match until u get it right. And no, it doesnt matter which way the print on the pins is facing.

    Almost forgot; in some mobo manuals it gives the colors for the wires, it was a real help for me when trying to figure out my setup.
     
  3. zaid786

    zaid786 Private E-2

    i've fixed the problem this configuration did it:

    Case wire FP Audio connector
    Mic IN goes to 1 MIC
    GND goes to 2 GND
    L OUT goes to 9 Line Out (L)
    R OUT goes to 5 Line Out (R)
     

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