Is it possible to use front panel audio & a sound card?

djogoku · 10-12-2009, 02:11 AM

I have a Sound Blaster Live! sound card which works fine. I also have a motherboard with front panel connectors that also work. But, when I put in the sound card it disables the front panel audio. In other words, they both work just not at the same time. Ok now for the question:
Is there a way to get my front panel audio to work and keep my sound card?

djogoku · 10-13-2009, 12:14 AM

Please help!

diduknowthat · 10-13-2009, 12:53 AM

I don't know if that particular card have HD audio out headers, but if it does you'll have to disconnect the front panel headers from your motherboard and hook it up to your sound card.

Bodaggit23 · 10-13-2009, 01:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by diduknowthat

I don't know if that particular card have HD audio out headers, but if it does you'll have to disconnect the front panel headers from your motherboard and hook it up to your sound card.

This is correct.

If your sound card has no inputs for your front panel audio plugs, then the only other option would be to get some speakers that you can plug headphones into.

djogoku · 10-13-2009, 08:19 AM

ok so I need to connect my front panel audio directly to my sound card if it supports it. I'll check and see if there's anywhere on the card for that. But if it's not, do I have to go without the sound card altogether if I want my front panel audio working or is there a jumper or bios setting to enable both to work at the same time?

By the way, thanks diduknowthat

djogoku · 10-13-2009, 03:15 PM

I was afraid of that.
Well, I guess I'll have to invest in a new front panel audio compatible sound card. Any suggestions?

diduknowthat · 10-13-2009, 04:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by djogoku

I was afraid of that.
Well, I guess I'll have to invest in a new front panel audio compatible sound card. Any suggestions?

How much do you want to spend? I know the X-fi Xtremegamer has HD audio headers.

djogoku · 10-13-2009, 04:38 PM

I don't want to break the bank but I'm not afraid to spend good money for what I really want. As long as it's worth the cost. So lower is better but not if it won't get the job done. Is the Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi XtremeGamer a good one? I see you're using the X-Fi Xtrememusic. Does your front panel audio work with that card?

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djogoku Bronze Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 48	ok so I need to connect my front panel audio directly to my sound card if it supports it. I'll check and see if there's anywhere on the card for that. But if it's not, do I have to go without the sound card altogether if I want my front panel audio working or is there a jumper or bios setting to enable both to work at the same time? By the way, thanks diduknowthat __________________ • Thermaltake Tsunami Dream • AMD Athlon 64 x2 6000+ 3.1GHz • MSI K9A2 CF-F v2 • G.SKILL PI 2x2GB (F2-8500CL5D-4GBPI) • HIS HD 4850 ICEQ4 1GB • HITACHI DESKSTAR 82.3GB 7200 (OS) • Seagate Barracuda 200GB (games,movies,music,etc) • Antec Neo HE 550W PSU

10-13-2009, 03:15 PM	#6 (permalink)
djogoku Bronze Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 48	I was afraid of that. Well, I guess I'll have to invest in a new front panel audio compatible sound card. Any suggestions? __________________ • Thermaltake Tsunami Dream • AMD Athlon 64 x2 6000+ 3.1GHz • MSI K9A2 CF-F v2 • G.SKILL PI 2x2GB (F2-8500CL5D-4GBPI) • HIS HD 4850 ICEQ4 1GB • HITACHI DESKSTAR 82.3GB 7200 (OS) • Seagate Barracuda 200GB (games,movies,music,etc) • Antec Neo HE 550W PSU

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djogoku Bronze Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 48	I don't want to break the bank but I'm not afraid to spend good money for what I really want. As long as it's worth the cost. So lower is better but not if it won't get the job done. Is the Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi XtremeGamer a good one? I see you're using the X-Fi Xtrememusic. Does your front panel audio work with that card? __________________ • Thermaltake Tsunami Dream • AMD Athlon 64 x2 6000+ 3.1GHz • MSI K9A2 CF-F v2 • G.SKILL PI 2x2GB (F2-8500CL5D-4GBPI) • HIS HD 4850 ICEQ4 1GB • HITACHI DESKSTAR 82.3GB 7200 (OS) • Seagate Barracuda 200GB (games,movies,music,etc) • Antec Neo HE 550W PSU Last edited by djogoku; 10-13-2009 at 04:40 PM. Reason: Had to add some more info

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