Question Is it possible to install internal speaker inside of non oem pc?

[Dr. Tam]

Hi i have few oem pcs dell optiplex and hp 800 g2 and both of them having internal speaker. I also hVe gaming gaming pc with gigabyte b365m arous elite i wanted to ask is it possible in any way to have speaker like my optiplex for example on normal motherboard?

 

[TechLurker]

Depends on if the board itself has options for internal speakers.

Check your motherboard's manual (matching board revisions if needed); should be available online if you don't have the physical one on hand, and see if they have pins for an internal speaker to plug into. Some boards still include it even if it's almost never used.

 

[Dr. Tam]

gigabyte b365m arous elite i wanted to know how the connector of this internal speaker looks (in general so i know what to look for)

 

[USAFRet]

gigabyte b365m arous elite i wanted to know how the connector of this internal speaker looks (in general so i know what to look for)

https://download.gigabyte.com/FileList/Manual/mb_manual_b365-m-aorus-elite_e.pdf

Looking through the user manual, I see no mention of an internal speaker connection.

 

[Dr. Tam]

Problem is i dont even know how the connector looks like and i dont even know if theres sort of aliexpress adapter or something that allows to do it

 

[TechLurker]

https://download.gigabyte.com/FileList/Manual/mb_manual_b365-m-aorus-elite_e.pdf

Looking through the user manual, I see no mention of an internal speaker connection.

Under F_Panel Front Panel Header, there's a line for an Internal Speaker; at least the kind that uses beeps and other tones to report issues. Not sure if that's what OP is looking for though. Haven't used one myself in ages.

Assuming it's the simple one, then OP can find some like these off Newegg or their preferred site. And a YT video explaining the same thing, but for an MSI mobo.

But if they're the fancier kind that look like small conical speakers, I haven't seen those around outside of OEM parts.

 

[USAFRet]

Under F_Panel Front Panel Header, there's a line for an Internal Speaker; at least the kind that uses beeps and other tones to report issues. Not sure if that's what OP is looking for though. Haven't used one myself in ages.

Which page, specifically.
Stlll not seeing it.

 

[Dr. Tam]

I have that tiny beeping diagnostic speaker that makes beep when the pc boots up on my motherboard. But im talking about actual working mini speaker inside the pc like on my dell optiplex, i have never seen it in normal desktops that are not oems, and i dont know if the same 4 pins connector that is used for the diagnostic beeper can work with mini speaker or even if it exists for non oem pc..

 

[Gururu]

Maybe a budget sound card could provide a small speaker connection?

 

[Math Geek]

what does this speaker do? play actual sound like music? or is it what everyone is thinking which is a simple one that gives the beeps and boops as it boots up??

 

[TechLurker]

Which page, specifically.
Stlll not seeing it.

Page 18, if we're talking about the simple beeper speaker. But if OP meant something completely different, then I'm just as much at a loss.

Any idea if a basic conical speaker could work with the 4-pin and output more than just beeps? I see a few Dell OEM options with the same 2-wire, 4-pin plug, and there used to be some 2-wire speakers similar to this that could be plugged into it as well and used with PCM Audio.

The only other internal speaker I could think of is maybe the basic speaker that could plug into the Audio Header (on page 17 of the manual), but those were somewhat niche back in the day but allowed builders to use the basic speaker that came with their computer cases for audio, even if it sounded tinny. As well, I don't see those around anymore.

The other 2 solutions I see are probably "ghetto" options, if OP wants more than just beeps or some custom-made solution.

Option 1: USB Header to USB + cheap USB Speaker (or just a cheap USB speaker). Plugs into a spare USB Header on the mobo (if there is one available), then plug the USB speaker to it. Or if the Header is full, plug the USB speaker to a spare USB port, routing the cable through an open PCI slot, and just double-side sticky the USB speaker somewhere inside the case.

Option 2: Audio Header to 3.5mm Output Adapter + cheap 3.5mm Jack Speaker (or just a cheap 3.5mm Jack Speaker). Like Option 1, the adapter takes the Audio Header slot, and splits it into a 3.5mm Audio and Mic jacks, then plugging in the speaker to the Audio jack. Or again, routing out the cable for the 3.5mm Speaker through a PCI slot and into the front or back Audio port if the Header is occupied.

 

[USAFRet]

Page 18, if we're talking about the simple beeper speaker. But if OP meant something completely different, then I'm just as much at a loss.

OK.
I glossed right over that, because I was looking for "internal speaker".

 

[stonecarver]

As a simple solution buy a set of cheap USB plug in mini computer speakers. Plug them into the rear of your PC to USB and route wire back inside of PC case. Than hot glue or zip tie speaker behind the front grill or empty hard drive cage.

Edit: already suggested but same solution.

 

[Dr. Tam]

what does this speaker do? play actual sound like music? or is it what everyone is thinking which is a simple one that gives the beeps and boops as it boots up??

It plays music youtube anything its like laptop speaker inside desktop and thats what i want.

 

[stonecarver]

Option 1: USB Header to USB + cheap USB Speaker (or just a cheap USB speaker). Plugs into a spare USB Header on the mobo (if there is one available), then plug the USB speaker to it. Or if the Header is full, plug the USB speaker to a spare USB port, routing the cable through an open PCI slot, and just double-side sticky the USB speaker somewhere inside the case.

like laptop speaker inside desktop and thats what i want.

 

[Dr. Tam]

I might have to get that usb speaker actually if its my only way, i wanted internal speaker like this because i inserted my gaming pc inside hp pavilion 500 case and it has small speaker mounting place and i wanted to keep it authentic as possible to the original case. Plus for me its useful to have internal speaker inside the pc because i dont need to mess with audio source input in windows and when i plug headphones to my optiplex it just stops playing on the speaker (like on laptop)

 

[TerryLaze]

I might have to get that usb speaker actually if its my only way, i wanted internal speaker like this because i inserted my gaming pc inside hp pavilion 500 case and it has small speaker mounting place and i wanted to keep it authentic as possible to the original case. Plus for me its useful to have internal speaker inside the pc because i dont need to mess with audio source input in windows and when i plug headphones to my optiplex it just stops playing on the speaker (like on laptop)

Are the speakers in the optiplex connected to this??

You can make a custom cable, or maybe search for one, all you need is l-out and r-out to go to the left and right speakers, with the other wire of the speaker going to ground, or choose only one, left or right.

https://superuser.com/questions/378082/how-to-connect-my-front-audio-panel