MB audio header connections

[rhendrixan]

I have a typical audio header on my mb.
The case I'm using has two 1/8 jacks on the front panel.
I want line in and mic to be accesable from the two front panel jacks.
As best as I can tell, the plug supplied with the case connects speaker and mic to the front (disabling speaker and mic on the back)

Is there some sort of conversion or connection cable that is available to make this ort of connection?

Thanks

 

[drjman]

It doesn't disable the back ports.
you can enable that feature if you want. Its "auto headphone detection" and it will turn your speakers off and switch to front output.
You don't need a special connector.

 

[rhendrixan]

The manufacturers (biostar) statement is not clear on that point

Please note that once you reroute the audio output to the front of your case, the jacks on the rear of the motherboard will no longer function. This is by design. The front and rear audio ports cannot be used simultaneously.

But still, I want line-in up front, (case connector is only 10 out of 14 header pins). Does someone sell just the connectors? maybe i could get a 4 pin connecctor and transfer the last 4 wires from the case audio connector.

 

[rhendrixan]

The manufacturers (biostar) statement is not clear on that point

Please note that once you reroute the audio output to the front of your case, the jacks on the rear of the motherboard will no longer function. This is by design. The front and rear audio ports cannot be used simultaneously.

But still, I want line-in up front, (case connector is only 10 out of 14 header pins). Does someone sell just the connectors? maybe i could get a 4 pin connecctor and transfer the last 4 wires from the case audio connector.

 

[drjman]

that sounds like crazy talk!
What's your mobo model #
stupid Biostar, trying to cop an attitude

 

[drjman]

actually the more times i read that quote, it sounds like they are agreeing with me. just connecting the front panel connectors to the board doesn't disable the back. It gets disabled when you plug something in to the front jacks. You will have to look in your audio properties to see if that can be messed with. Some let you, some don't.

 

[rhendrixan]

yeah I read it both ways too, I am not far enough along on my build to have installed the os yet, still waiting for some "special" parts.

 

[drjman]

i'm subscribed to this thread so post back if you can't figure it out. i will keep my brain running.