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F_AUDIO

Introduction​

F_AUDIO usually refers to the Front Panel Audio Interface, which is a connector on the motherboard of a computer used to connect audio input and output devices on the front panel of the computer case.

Interface test method​

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Headphone output​

  • Plugging in the headphones

Insert the headphone plug into the headphone jack on the front panel of the main unit, you should be able to hear sound when plugged in.

  • Testing the headphone output

Open Audio Settings in the operating system and make sure the audio output device has been correctly selected as headphones. Play a piece of music or video and confirm that the sound will play out of the headphones.

Microphone Input​

  • Plugging in the microphone

Insert the microphone plug into the microphone jack on the front panel of the main unit.

  • Testing the microphone input

Open Audio Settings in your operating system and make sure that the audio input device has been correctly selected as a microphone. Try speaking or recording your voice, then use recording software or the operating system's built-in voice recognition feature to test that the microphone is working properly.

FAQs​

If you can hear or record audio during the above tests, the F_AUDIO interface is working properly. If there is no sound or you cannot record audio, you can try the following solutions:

  • Ensure that the headset and microphone are working properly, try testing them on another device.
  • Check the audio settings of the operating system to make sure that the headphones and microphone are correctly selected as default devices.
  • Check that the front panel cable is correctly connected to the F_AUDIO connector on the motherboard, make sure the connection is secure and not loose.