Hi everyone.

I have recently embarked on my first self build, and to my amazement, it actually worked!!

My only confusion, was with some of the cables coming from the front panel. I have plugged in everything CORRECTLY (I think), apart from the following:

2 cables coming from the front panel, both joined together - one with a label SAYING "mic" and the other with a label saying "ear". The go to form a 10-pin connector. (1 blocked off).

Then, out of this connector come seven 1-pin plugs:

MIC
MIC BIAS
RET - L
RET - R
FPOUT - L
FPOUT - R
AUD GND

I have consulted both the case manual, and the motherboard manual, but neither SEEM to describe exactly what I can see.

Sorry if I am being dumb, but I managed everything else apart from this..

Thank you in advance of any replies posted.
Kop442000Those may be used for the front Microphone and Earphone plugs you often find on newer cases.

The mainboard may be colour coded or somehow indicate how the CONNECTORS should be connected.

Since these connectors are often part of the case, you may not find the instructions in the mainboard manual. See if you can obtain the case manual (If such a thing exists) or if you can get a general guide on how to connect any connector that is inside a system case.I have the case manual, but it doesn't seem to mention the things that I am asking about.

I will check on the net, and see if I can find anymore details.

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I have the case manual, but it doesn't seem to mention the things that I am asking about.

I will check on the net, and see if I can find anymore details.

Thanks for replying.