If you have Realtek audio card in your desktop and you’re having trouble getting the front audio jacks working, here’s how you can get them to work.

Step 1: Open Realtek HD Audio Manager from the Control Panel.
 

Step 2: In the Speakers tab, click on the hard-to-spot Connector Settings button at the top right.

Step 3: Check the “Disable Front Panel Detection” check box.

 

Done. :)

Verify that the front panel audio jacks are working now.

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