Integrated sound card?

[JKL33]

Hey, just got my new build all set up and running, except I have no sound. I didn't buy a sound card because i assumed all motherboards had integrated ones (I also forgot 😛)

I'm using the GIGABYTE B75M-D3H board, does this not have a sound card in it?

I'm thinking it might not, because it also makes no beeps although it boots and everything works perfectly on it (i'm using it to write this now)

Thanks for any help!

 

[scoobydenon]

Plug into the green slot that is audio. You should see a pop up on your desktop for that audio connection, click ok, it should work fine.

 

[USAFRet]

It indeed has built in audio: http://www.gigabyte.com/products/product-page.aspx?pid=4150#sp

Did you install the audio drivers for it?

 

[JKL33]

Ahh okay, when i plug my headphones into the back green slot and i get audio, thanks 😛 I was trying to plug it into the front of the case slot..

Also when i went onto skype it said something about not being able to locate sound card or something along those lines... which made me think i might not have one.

 

[bigpinkdragon286]

For the front audio connector on a computer to work, it must be correctly plugged into the pin-header that should be available on the motherboard.

 

[JKL33]

I have a semi-related question.

I have an AUX cable, if I plug the AUX into the back green slot, and then the other into my home speakers, can I then use them as computer speakers? Because I know when I plug my phone into the speakers using the AUX, all the sounds from my phone go through the speakers... So i'm thinking it'd be the same with my computer?

I'm only asking first because its going to be quite a bit of work to unhook and set it all up again if it doesnt work... lol

 

[bigpinkdragon286]

Yes, it's quite common to run the audio out from a computer to a home stereo. You really should start your own thread however, so you can be helped without derailing the topic on this thread. 🙂

 

[USAFRet]

I have an AUX cable, if I plug the AUX into the back green slot, and then the other into my home speakers, can I then use them as computer speakers?

No. Regular home speakers need some sort of amplifier.
Computer speakers have that built in.

Computer audio, whether integrated or sound card, will not power regular speakers.

 

[bigpinkdragon286]

Home speakers don't usually come with 1/8" stereo mini-plugs, USAFRet. 🙂 I'm going on the assumption he's talking about hooking to the auxiliary of a home stereo, sort of situation, not directly trying to run home stereo speakers.

 

[JKL33]

Yup I just wanted to hook up the AUX, and it worked! Got nice surround sound for my itunes and gaming now, thanks.

 

[bigpinkdragon286]

You're welcome!

 

[USAFRet]

Home speakers don't usually come with 1/8" stereo mini-plugs, USAFRet. 🙂 I'm going on the assumption he's talking about hooking to the auxiliary of a home stereo, sort of situation, not directly trying to run home stereo speakers.

Right. I was just going off his statement: "and then the other into my home speakers".
Looks like he's got it running.