Solved Audio Front Panel not working

hotvic

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I've installed windows 8 yesterday and noted that front panel audio doesn't work (I use a headphone) connecting the headphone to back jack it's work but front not.

It's a Intel HDA, and using windows's default driver.

any needed information tell me, and sorry my bad english.
 

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System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 Pro x64
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    N3
    CPU
    Intel® Celeron 847 Dual-Core 1.1GHz Processor
    Motherboard
    NM70I-847
    Memory
    2GB DDR3
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel HD Graphics
    Sound Card
    Realtek ALC662 6-Channel HD Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Philips 161Vw
    Screen Resolution
    1366x768
    Hard Drives
    WDC WD3200AVJS-63WDA0
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    1mb/s
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    Chrome; latest
Please fill in the "My System Specs". We have no idea what hardware you are using.

Also was this a complete new build? Or was it one that was working with an older OS and now does not work?

Usually, the Intel HDA is not the PC's audio, but for the HDMI. If you only have the generic Windows installed "HD Audio Codec", that could be one software problem, you need the proper sound driver.

More info is needed to try and help you.
 

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  • OS
    Win 10
    Computer type
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    System Manufacturer/Model
    Home Built
    CPU
    i7 6700K
    Motherboard
    ASUS ROG Maximus VIII Hero
    Memory
    16 Gb G Skill TridentZ DDR4 3400
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel (i7 CPU)
    Sound Card
    RealTek Integrated
    Monitor(s) Displays
    27" Dell SE2717HR
    Screen Resolution
    1920X1080
    Hard Drives
    500GB Samsung 850 SSD, 3TB for backups
    PSU
    EVGA Supernova 750 G2
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You need to install the audio drivers for your sound device (Realtek drivers in your case).

With the generic drivers that are part of Windows, it appears as though that driver is working fine as sound comes out of the normal speakers OK. However, the headphone jack on the front panel won't work properly and even if you manage to get some sound out of it by turning the volume up to max, it won't really be useable as the sound will be way too quiet.

I have no idea why the Windows generic drivers don't work properly with headphones, but they don't.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Win 8 64-bit
fireberd,


Filled out info, and yes It's frist time and first windows on this PC.


Commonly I use Linux and headphones works good! I only use windows for certain things...




ARC1020,


I'll try, provide feedback in some time.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 Pro x64
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    N3
    CPU
    Intel® Celeron 847 Dual-Core 1.1GHz Processor
    Motherboard
    NM70I-847
    Memory
    2GB DDR3
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel HD Graphics
    Sound Card
    Realtek ALC662 6-Channel HD Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Philips 161Vw
    Screen Resolution
    1366x768
    Hard Drives
    WDC WD3200AVJS-63WDA0
    Internet Speed
    1mb/s
    Browser
    Chrome; latest

My Computer

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  • OS
    Win 10
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Home Built
    CPU
    i7 6700K
    Motherboard
    ASUS ROG Maximus VIII Hero
    Memory
    16 Gb G Skill TridentZ DDR4 3400
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel (i7 CPU)
    Sound Card
    RealTek Integrated
    Monitor(s) Displays
    27" Dell SE2717HR
    Screen Resolution
    1920X1080
    Hard Drives
    500GB Samsung 850 SSD, 3TB for backups
    PSU
    EVGA Supernova 750 G2
    Case
    BeQuiet Silent Base 600
    Cooling
    Deepcool Captain 120EX
    Keyboard
    Microsoft Wireless
    Mouse
    Logitech wireless
    Internet Speed
    Cable - 100MB Downlink
    Browser
    Edge/Firefox
    Antivirus
    Microsoft
    Other Info
    Sonar Platinum 64 bit recording studio software with MOTU 896Mk3 Hybrid recording interface unit.
Thank you fireberd, but i already find the download link!

I installed the sound driver and it's now working.

the 'Jack Sense' of Front panel isn't working, but isn't a driver or windows issue I say this because on Linux it isn't working also, after I will open case and see if i can do something.

Thread solved, thank you guys that have helped me!
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 Pro x64
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    N3
    CPU
    Intel® Celeron 847 Dual-Core 1.1GHz Processor
    Motherboard
    NM70I-847
    Memory
    2GB DDR3
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel HD Graphics
    Sound Card
    Realtek ALC662 6-Channel HD Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Philips 161Vw
    Screen Resolution
    1366x768
    Hard Drives
    WDC WD3200AVJS-63WDA0
    Internet Speed
    1mb/s
    Browser
    Chrome; latest
Since its not working in Linux too, which you should have originally noted, check the front panel audio connection to the motherboard. Normally the "HD Audio" connector is used. Some cases also have the older AC97 but this does not have the jack sensing that the HD Audio does.

Another possibility is the case cabling or the actual front panel jack board. I built a new system and the front panel Headphone jack was defective. The case manufacturer sent me a replacement front panel assembly to fix the problem.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Win 10
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Home Built
    CPU
    i7 6700K
    Motherboard
    ASUS ROG Maximus VIII Hero
    Memory
    16 Gb G Skill TridentZ DDR4 3400
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel (i7 CPU)
    Sound Card
    RealTek Integrated
    Monitor(s) Displays
    27" Dell SE2717HR
    Screen Resolution
    1920X1080
    Hard Drives
    500GB Samsung 850 SSD, 3TB for backups
    PSU
    EVGA Supernova 750 G2
    Case
    BeQuiet Silent Base 600
    Cooling
    Deepcool Captain 120EX
    Keyboard
    Microsoft Wireless
    Mouse
    Logitech wireless
    Internet Speed
    Cable - 100MB Downlink
    Browser
    Edge/Firefox
    Antivirus
    Microsoft
    Other Info
    Sonar Platinum 64 bit recording studio software with MOTU 896Mk3 Hybrid recording interface unit.
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