Instructions
First, turn on your computer, wait for it to load, and prepare a working one. If it is from the connectors on the rear side of the system unit, then you can safely try to connect it on the front panel. Usually there is a pink connector (with a symbol). For testing, a program that comes with the sound card drivers (for example, Realtek HD Manager) or “Sound Recorder” is suitable, which can be easily found by following the path “Start” -> “All Programs” -> “Accessories” -> “ Entertainment".
If the microphone does not turn on (this can be indicated by fixed recording scales), then first check the software activation of the microphone. Find the speaker icon in the system tray and double-click on it. In the main sound settings window that appears, select “Properties” -> “Mixer” -> input device. For example, this could be Realtek HD Audio Input. You should select the “Mic Volume” settings. When you close the window, you will see a microphone recording volume control. The microphone icon must be active and set to at least half scale. An alternative way to make these settings is: “Control Panel” -> “Sounds and Audio Devices” -> “Audio” -> “Sound Recording” -> “Volume”.
If recording still does not occur, check the auto-detection mode of the front panel jacks. This is the manager window of the program responsible for your audio devices. Set the top checkbox as shown in the photo and check the recording from the microphone again. Often it is precisely because of active autodetection that a conflict between audio devices occurs.
If you are not yet successful, then you should restart your computer and enter the BIOS. There, open the "Advanced Settings" menu. In the "Chipset Configuration" section there may be a "Front Panel Control" parameter. Force its value to be "Enabled" (instead of "Auto"). After rebooting, try to activate the microphone from the front panel again.
Another danger may await you if the front panel audio cable was not connected to the computer when assembling it. You can check this by looking at the side cover of the system unit and inspecting the connection point. If you have instructions for the motherboard that indicate the connectors for connection, and you have determined exactly where you need to insert the audio cable, you can do it yourself. Attention - if the computer is new and its case is sealed, you should contact the sellers for help so as not to lose the warranty.
Hello. The front panel with USB and audio outputs is one of the most important parts of a computer for the modern user. Why? Well, think for yourself, it’s not so easy to insert a flash drive into the USB port, which is located on the back side of the case, then you take the drive on the wrong side, or you simply cannot get into the port, in general, there are only inconveniences.
With sound, of course, everything is simpler, but sometimes the connected headphones do not have the same length of cord, which is so necessary for a comfortable location at the workplace. And here everything is at hand, you need to connect a flash drive, please, or maybe headphones or a microphone, no problem either. Although, what I’m telling you, you yourself probably know very well about these big and bold advantages of the front panel.
What am I getting at? The thing is that sometimes on some computers this panel only works halfway. That is, only the USB ports function, but for some reason there is no sound, this applies to both the connected headphones and the microphone. As a result, exactly those inconveniences are created that I mentioned a few sentences above.
Therefore, now we will try to find the reason why the sound does not work when connecting headphones on the front panel and we will fix it to restore the full working functionality of our panel.
Diagnosing why the sound on the front panel does not work
So, the first conclusion can be drawn immediately. If the USB works, then the panel itself is working. There is, of course, a small chance that the headset and microphone connection port burned out at once, but this happens very rarely.
Well, first of all, we connect headphones or speakers to the green connector, which is located on the back of the case and check whether there is sound there. If not, then you need to download the sound driver for your audio device and install it again (). If, on the contrary, everything is in order, we immediately move on to the next step.
Another reason why the sound on the front panel may not work is that it is not connected correctly or is not connected at all. In this case, read and follow all the recommendations that I gave in that article.
There is one more point: the connection connectors can be separated one at a time, which may affect the correctness of their connection. In this case, you will have to look for a manual for working with the motherboard and use the examples in the picture to connect it in the same order. If anything, write to me in the comments, how I can help.
So, the panel is connected, or if everything has already been connected, let's move on. First, I'll give an example for Windows XP. Go to the “Control Panel” and find the sound settings “Sound and audio devices”. Having opened them, go to the “Audio” tab, where from the list of default devices we select “HD Audio” (or Realtek AC97).
But, this choice may depend on which connector you connected to the motherboard. If it was AC 97 then you need to select the same driver, if signed HD Audio, then select the driver with this name accordingly.
If there was only one connector when connecting, then most likely it is HD Audio, so in the example I will use that one. We do the same in the lower field, selecting the main recording device and click “OK” to close the window.
In Windows 7 everything is simpler, here the driver is selected automatically, mainly Realtek HD AUDIO.
Having selected the necessary firewood, we reboot the computer and then try to enter the BIOS using the “ F2" or " DEL" By going to the tab " Advanced" select the item " Onboard Device Configuration" In the menu that opens, go to “ High Definition Audio" set the value " Enabled", And in the next line "" select " HD Audio» ( or AC97, if it was selected in the Windows settings), that is We installed the same driver in the system.
The main principle of this whole setup is that the same type of software is selected in Windows and in. Well, if it is different, then you already understand that a system conflict will occur as a result of which a problem appears with no sound on the front panel.
I’ll also note that if you don’t have these items in your BIOS, this means that you don’t need to configure anything in it. In such cases, if the sound on the front panel does not work, check again whether the selected driver is suitable for your sound device and that the connectors on the motherboard are connected correctly.
Well, to summarize, I want to say that if you install the same driver in both cases, everything will work as it should. Also, sometimes this setting can disappear along with the system time due to the fact that the battery in the computer that supports them runs out when the PC is turned off. If anything, you can find out how to replace it here, with all the details and examples in the form of pictures.
The sound on the front panel does not work, how to fix it
Very often, some Windows 7 users, as well as users of other operating systems of this family, after reinstalling Windows are faced with the problem of the front sound bar not working. Although it worked before reinstalling the system.
In this article we will look at a set of specific actions that will help enable sound outputs on the front panel of the system unit using Windows 7 as an example.
Reasons why the front soundbar may not work?
Typically this problem occurs in two situations:
- Sound driver not installed (Realtek, IDT, VIA);
- The BIOS settings are set to the wrong front panel output type.
So, the first thing you need to do is install the motherboard on your computer, go to the manufacturer’s official website and download the sound card driver from there.
Downloading the driver for the Asus motherboard from the official website
Then we install it, reboot the PC and check whether the outputs on the front panel of the system unit are working.
If not, then reboot again (UEFI).
Here you need to look for the “Front Panel Type” option. Depending on the BIOS version, it may be located on the Advanced tab in the section Onboard Device Configuration or I/O Device Configuration.
Front Panel Type Option in UEFI
This parameter must be changed to " AC97«.
Front Panel Type Option in BIOS
If after this the sound on the front panel still does not work, then you need to open the sound settings. This is usually an orange speaker icon next to the clock.
Sound driver icon in system tray
Here, by clicking on the gear, folder icon or button with the image of a wrench, we switch the front panel operating mode to AC97.
This setting should be disabled
Also make sure that the “Disable front panel jack detection” checkbox is unchecked.
Switching front panel type to AC97
Entering advanced sound driver settings
- Please explain why, after reinstalling Windows 7, I have a Realtek sound card, installed sound drivers from the motherboard CD, Realtek manager is installed and there is sound in the operating system. But I connect the headphones to the front panel and there is no sound, before reinstalling the operating system there was sound. Georgy.
- Letter No. 2 Answer this question, I recently reset my BIOS settings to default (default) and now I have Front soundbar not working, online they say you need to install the Realtek manager, but I’ve never had it, so it’s something else, probably in the BIOS settings. Anton.
- Letter No. 3 Why do I have no sound in headphones in Windows 7 when connecting them to the front panel? Realtek sound card. On one of the forums on the Internet, I was advised to go to Playback devices and just turn on the headphones, but I can’t do it, because it says High Definition Audio device Not connected and if you right-click on them, this menu will appear and as you can see, they can be Disabled, not Enabled. I also read on one site that you need to go to Start->Control Panel->Sound - in the tabs Playback or Record, select the correct device and click Default, but that doesn’t help either. Christina.
Front soundbar not working
This article, friends, is suitable for both the Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows XP operating systems, if there is a difference, I will definitely show you where.The answer to the first question. Let's deal with the front soundbar not working, firstly, in most cases, for it to work, you must have Realtek Manager installed. If you have it installed, then there should be an icon for it on the taskbar,
if it is not there, go to Start - Control Panel- Realtek dispatcher. On Windows 7
if it is missing there too, try to find it in the folder
When you launch Realtek Manager in Windows 7, click the Speakers button, then click on the yellow folder in the upper right corner and a window will appear Connector parameters,
we see a warning If front panel jack detection does not work properly, check this box under Disable front panel jack detection, put a tick on this item and click OK.
After these steps, the front soundbar should work.
In the Windows XP operating system, Realtek Manager looks a little different, but the essence is the same. Left-click on the button with the wrench
and in the window that appears, check the box Disable front panel jack detection and OK,
The front soundbar should work.
We can also press the button Additional settings devices in this window and adjust everything as we need, for example, check the item - . This means that when you connect headphones to the front sound panel, the speakers connected to the motherboard at the back will immediately turn off.
Now I am answering the second letter. It happens, friends, that the drivers for the sound card are installed and sound is present in the system, but the front sound panel does not work, there are usually two reasons for this.
Firstly: your front sound panel works according to the slightly outdated AC"97 standard and the cable coming from it is connected to the connector on the motherboard AAFP analog audio front panel ( designed specifically for connecting front panel audio connectors).
- Note: AC’97 is an already outdated standard audio codec, a veteran, one might say, it was developed by Intel in 1997, it is used in motherboards, as well as cases with a front-panel audio solution. But the sound subsystem built into your motherboard operates according to a newer standard - High Definition Audio or HD Audio. This may cause the front soundbar to not work. Intel High Definition Audio is a relatively new specification for audio codecs, developed by Intel in 2004, characterized by improved digital sound quality, an increased number of channels, and a higher bandwidth compared to AC"97.
Reboot and go into BIOS. Go to Advanced, then Onboard Devices Configuration
and finally the option responsible for the front sound panel Front Panel Type, it can also be called like this:
Front Panel Support Type High Definition Front Panel Audio, Legacy Front Panel Audio, it is in the HD Audio position by default,
move it to position, save the changed settings and exit the BIOS. After rebooting, the front soundbar should work.
Also, if your front panel works in HD Audio, then in the BIOS you need to switch it from position to HD Audio. In any case, experiment.
Friends, if you connect the AC"97 front soundbar to the AAFP connector on the High Definition Audio specification motherboard,
Then everything will work fine for you, only in some cases, when connecting headphones to the front sound panel, in sound speakers the sound will not be muted, even if you disable the item in the Realtek manager settings Mute rear output device when connecting front headphone output device.
All this is due to the fact that front sound panel manufacturers use a simplified wiring diagram for the AC97 front panel cables and outputs.
There are two ways out here, the first is to re-solder (not so easy), the second is to buy a new case, with support for the front HD Audio sound panel, and if you purchase a new computer, check everything with the seller, do not be surprised if, when buying a new system unit in a non-specialized supermarket, You will be faced with complete ignorance of consultants on this issue.
Well, the last thing you need to check if your front sound panel does not work is whether it is connected to the motherboard using a cable; sometimes they simply forget to connect it when assembling the computer, as in this screenshot.
They forgot to connect the AC"97 front sound panel cable to the AAFP analog audio front panel connector on the motherboard.
Well, from the third letter to Christina, we installed a new version of the driver from the official website and configured the front sound panel in the Realtek manager, everything is written in our article How to install a sound driver in detail.
Why doesn't the computer see the headphones?
It is impossible to work on all modern computers without an audio system. Basic notifications of system operation are expressed in the form of sound signals. So, you can use speakers or headphones. However, it is not always convenient to listen to music on speakers if there are people sitting next to you who do not want to listen to your music, or other various sounds made by your computer. In this case, it is appropriate to use headphones.
Today you can find many different models of headphones that have different functionality. In addition, there are not only wired headphones, but also wireless devices. Often users encounter a problem when headphones do not work on the computer. So why doesn't the computer see the headphones? Typically, each computer comes with specific sound card software. Sound card outputs can be on the front panel of the system unit or the rear panel, and when connecting headphones, the sound card software must be set with the appropriate connection parameters (headphones, rear speakers, line output). Almost all headphones on computers have microphones. Using this headset you can talk on Skype, as well as other programs. As a rule, when you connect headphones with microphones to your computer, the latter is reflected on the panel. But many people ask the question: why doesn’t the computer see the microphone on the headphones?
Microphone not working on headphones
The first thing you need to do is visually assess the condition of the headphones. Check cable integrity. If the device does not work on your computer, try checking its functionality on another device. But it's best to use a regular MP3 player. It will definitely not have any installed drivers necessary for the headphones to function properly.
If they do not work on other devices, then it is obvious that something is wrong with them. Some people are able to find the problem in the wire. Here, armed with a soldering iron, insulation and scissors, you can repair the headphones yourself. When the speaker itself does not work, it cannot be accurately repaired. But it’s better to contact specialists so as not to completely break your headphones.
If the computer does not see headphones plugged into the jack, then the reason may be in the jack itself. Most often the problem lies in the sound card. Obviously, headphones and even speakers will not work this way.
The computer does not recognize the device
What to do if the computer does not see the headphones? There are even such trivial situations when the Windows panel simply has minimal sound. However, if everything is in order here, then you need to start checking the drivers. In the “device manager” we find the sound settings and check the status of the drivers. If there are no red exclamation marks next to the installed programs, then everything is in order.
When the computer does not see the microphone from the headphones, then you need to accurately look for the appropriate drivers. Expensive headphone models come with a CD on which the drivers are recorded. If the disk was not present when you purchased it or it was lost, then the software can be found on the Internet. You just need to download them only from official websites to ensure full compliance of the devices.
Some users have a problem with bluetooth headphones. If your computer does not see bluetooth headphones, then obviously there is a problem with the drivers. Changing the player you use to listen to music also helps. Or perhaps the bluetooth module is damaged. When Bluetooth headphones are synchronized with a laptop, Bluetooth is already built into it. On desktop PCs, Bluetooth is an add-on in the form of a small chip, similar to a flash drive. A very common reason for Bluetooth headphones not working is the lack of correct settings. Computer doesn't recognize bluetooth headphones? You shouldn't take them for repairs. Try the settings again carefully according to the instructions.
Modern Monster Beats headphones, which have a microphone, are equipped with two plugs, as well as a USB connector. If the microphone jack is not connected, the headset will not work. Check the quality of the connection between the plug and the socket. Perhaps the contacts have oxidized or you simply mixed up the plugs. To be on the safe side, there are special connectors on the computer panel for headphones and a microphone separately. There are corresponding notes. Don't confuse them when connecting.
So, when your headphones and computer are checked, but there is no sound from the speakers, you need to contact a specialist. Visually it will not be possible to find a breakdown. Only with the help of special equipment can you determine why the headphones do not work, and perhaps the reason is not in them at all, but in the PC or phone.
How and where to troubleshoot
Practice shows that it is headphones that cause the lack of sound. You only need to purchase headphones that have a warranty period. If you find defects or discrepancies in parameters, you can always return the device to the seller. You exchange non-working headphones for new ones or withdraw funds.
Do not try to repair expensive headphones yourself. Please remember that tampering with the device automatically voids the warranty period. If you are not confident in your own knowledge to help repair your headphones, contact a service center.
Main problems
Often, each of us, when connecting our gadget to our home computer, is faced with the problem that the device does not work normally or does not work at all. It goes without saying that the user has a question about why the computer does not see the headphones. There are a lot of situations that lead to this, ranging from incorrectly installed drivers to damage to the device itself.
Basic faults
In this article we will answer the question of what to do if the computer does not see the headphones. The first thing to start with is to check the functionality of the device itself. To do this, you should connect the headphones to another sound-reproducing device that is known to work normally. It is best to choose a regular MP3 player for this purpose, which has virtually no software, including drivers, that could not work properly.
If your headphones don’t work here either, the problem is with them, and the situation becomes clear. There are only two options here: if the breakdown is in the gadget’s wire, you can try to change it, armed with scissors, electrical tape or tape and another cord taken from some similar device. But if the speaker itself fails, nothing can be done and the headphones need to be replaced.
PC problems
The next reason why the computer does not see headphones plugged into the jack may be that it is broken, because if the sound card on your PC is faulty, the device naturally will not work. To check it, use other headphones or speakers.
Also, if there is no sound in the headphones, check whether the playback volume in the music player or Windows system is set to minimum. The next step in the troubleshooting chain is to check the drivers. To do this, you should go to the so-called “Device Manager” and make sure that your gadget is displayed normally, without question marks and with the correct name. What is needed for this, right-click on the Computer icon, and click properties, then, going to the item - equipment, select the device manager and see if the personal computer sees yours correctly. If they are displayed incorrectly, you should look for the cause of the problem in the drivers.
Software setup
Usually a disk containing original drivers is supplied with the device. After using it, reinstall the software and check again if there is sound. If there was no disk or it was lost, you should download the driver from the Internet; it is important that you download the software only from the official website. After downloading and installing the drivers, reboot your machine.
If after this the computer does not see bluetooth headphones or regular wired ones, try changing the music player you are using, since today there are dozens of excellent free alternatives. For example, Winamp, Jet Audio, Aimp, etc. If the computer does not see the Bluetooth headphones, the reason should be looked for in the Bluetooth module installed on the machine. When using a laptop, this node is built-in; in desktop computers it is usually presented in the form of a small device attached like a flash drive. In both cases, the modules require the correct installation of drivers for them to work correctly.
For Bluetooth headphones to work correctly on a PC, you need to pair them, for which you need to search for available devices in the Bluetooth control panel and connect the ones found. Next, again check in the task manager whether the newly added device is displayed correctly. After all the manipulations have been completed, sound reproduction and voice transmission should not cause problems.
Microphone
Most often, the computer does not see the microphone from the headphones if such a device is connected incorrectly. Headphones with a microphone equipped with a wired plug have a different type of connector. An additional ring has been added to it - a contact that is not compatible with the socket of the PC itself, since a personal computer has two sockets for connecting headphones and a microphone separately. To eliminate this inconvenience, there are special adapters, which are tees, one input of which has a four-section structure for connecting headphones with a microphone, and the other two are connected to the corresponding connectors of a personal computer.
The next reason why the computer does not see the microphone on the headphones is, as mentioned above, incorrectly installed device software (drivers), because the microphone in Windows is a separate independent device that requires its own drivers. The situation can be easily resolved by installing the missing driver package.
A front panel with audio and USB ports is an integral part of any modern computer. This is a very convenient thing that allows you to connect removable media, headphones or a microphone without unnecessary movements. However, it is often with the front panel that problems arise, as a result of which the sound stops working and you can no longer use the computer as usual. In this article we will try to understand the possible causes of such malfunctions.
Before you start troubleshooting problems with the front headphone and microphone jacks, you need to make sure that all drivers are installed correctly and the sound is working properly on the back panel of the computer. If there is no sound when you connect headphones to the back of the system unit, then the problem is more global and, therefore, requires a different approach to the solution and a separate conversation. We will devote this article entirely to the front panel.
Why doesn't the sound on the front panel work?
We begin diagnostics by remembering at what point the inputs stopped functioning. For example, if the computer was only recently assembled and you have never used headphones with a microphone, then perhaps during assembly the connectors were incorrectly connected (or not connected at all) to the motherboard, i.e. The front panel is simply not connected properly. If the panel worked properly before, then try to determine the action after which the problems probably began. Perhaps some settings were made in the Control Panel or BIOS. If nothing comes to mind, follow the recommendations below.
Checking the headphone and microphone input connections
This item will be relevant for those cases when the computer was disassembled/assembled and after that the sound on the front panel stopped working. You need to make sure that the panel is really connected - the connector is connected to the correct contacts on the motherboard, and the integrity of the supply wires is not damaged. To connect the front panel, either a solid block of two types – AC’97 and HD Audio, or separate connectors with markings can be used.
The AC'97 format is obsolete and is now rare. At the same time, the HD Audio (High Definition Audio) standard is now used everywhere. On the motherboard, the connector for connecting the front panel HD Audio plug usually has a letter designation, for example, F_Audio.
If you are still not sure where to connect the header, use your motherboard manual. Below we provide the AC’97 and HD Audio pinouts.
Connection diagram of individual connectors to AC’97:
Front Panel Configuration in BIOS
Sometimes it happens that the front panel works according to the old AC’97 standard, but the motherboard provides the new High Definition Audio specification. By the way, both connectors are similar, and the user may not notice this discrepancy. However, no problems should arise when connecting a panel with AC’97 to a motherboard with High Definition Audio. True, in some cases you will have to change the operating mode through the BIOS.
We go into the BIOS by pressing the F2 or DEL key when booting the computer. Next, go to the “Advanced” section and look for the “Onboard Devices Configuration” item. Just below is the “Front Panel Type” parameter (it can also be called High Definition Front Panel Audio or Legacy Front Panel Audio). Switch it from the HD Audio position to the AC97 position. If your front panel uses the HD Audio standard and the BIOS is set to AC97, then switch back.
Some motherboards do not provide the ability to change the operating mode of the front panel, but only allow you to disable or enable the sound controller. The Onboard Audio Function parameter (may have a different name) is responsible for this function, providing only the “Enabled” and “Disabled” values. In such a situation, you do not need to reconfigure anything in the BIOS, and the sound should work without additional manipulations.
Setting up sound devices in the Windows 7/10 Control Panel
If you are one hundred percent sure that the front inputs for headphones and microphone are connected correctly and everything is set correctly in the BIOS, it’s time to move on to the sound settings in the Windows 7/10 environment itself. First of all, go to the Control Panel, and then to the “Sound” section. On the “Playback” and “Record” tabs, make sure that the default devices are installed.
To display all devices, right-click anywhere in the window and check the “Show disconnected devices” and “Show disconnected devices” checkboxes.
On the “Playback” tab, click the same right button on the active device and select “Properties”. In the “General” section, look at the list of connectors - the item “Front panel 3.5 mm connector” should be present.
In the same way, we check the microphone properties on the “Recording” tab.
Front Panel Configuration Using Realtek HD Manager
If all the steps done did not produce results and the front panel for headphones and microphone still does not work, try playing with the Realtek HD settings. If the drivers are installed correctly, this sound configurator must be present on your computer. We launch it using the icon on the taskbar or, if there is none, by following the path Control Panel - Realtek HD Manager.
In the program window, select the “Speakers” section and click on the yellow folder in the upper right corner.
Make sure that the checkbox next to “Disable detection of front panel sockets” is checked; if it is not there, be sure to check it.
Save the settings and check if the sound on the front panel is now working. In most cases the problem should be resolved.
Here in the Realtek HD manager you can make additional device settings. Follow the corresponding link in the upper right corner of the window.
Please explain why, after reinstalling Windows 7, I have a Realtek sound card, installed sound drivers from the motherboard CD, Realtek manager is installed in...
Despite the fact that there are a great many types of headphones for work and leisure, based on different physical principles of operation, they all have the same troubles. For example, the connector does not work, the wires break, the housing itself breaks...
But most often the inputs for the headset plug on an audio device suffer, as they easily fail when the headphones are suddenly pulled out.
If there is a problem with your phone or player
A failure in the normal operation of an audio device on a phone or player associated with the headset jack usually manifests itself in this way:
- loss of sound if you do not hold the plug in the headphone jack with your hand;
- strange noise and/or crackling when playing an audio file;
- absence or partial loss of sound in one of the headphone housings (left or right);
To eliminate malfunctions of the headphones themselves and make sure that the headset jack is not working, connect the headphones to another, working, audio source. If they work normally, we can say with complete confidence that the breakdown is not related to the headphones.
To make sure that the problem is with the headphones, connect them to another deviceIn this case, 4 types of faults are possible:
- mechanical damage to the connector;
- oxidation of contacts or short circuit in the electrical equipment of the audio device;
- damage to the board or other parts of the sound player. It will be possible to accurately determine the cause of the malfunction only after disassembling the case;
- incorrect operation of the gadget's software, which can be treated by charging the battery (rarely), a regular reboot (sometimes) or re-flashing the firmware (the positive result tends to 100%).
Some of the above malfunctions can be corrected yourself, but if this does not work, you will have to send your mobile device for repair or replace the audio device.
If connecting to a working sound source shows that the headset does not work, there are 3 options left:
- return the headset to the store or free warranty repair;
- repair at your own expense or correct the defect yourself if you have the necessary skills;
- buying new headphones.
If there is a problem with your laptop or computer
If the headphone jack does not work on your PC or laptop, be prepared to have to deal with the device's software to fix the problem. So, why is there no sound when you insert the plug into the corresponding hole on the laptop or system unit?
Perhaps the problem is that the motherboard simply “does not see” the connector to which you are trying to connect. In this situation, disassembling the PC system unit or laptop case and then connecting the necessary peripherals will help. It's easy to do it yourself. Well, if you’re a complete novice, you’ll have to call a specialist.
Video: why the front ports of the computer do not work
Silence in the headphones can also be due to the lack of system connection of the selected connector. To fix the problem, you will need to go into the settings and allow the system to see audio devices with a standard 3.5 mm plug.
Perhaps there is a “glitch”, which often happens with this kind of technology. Try changing your default playback device. There is a possibility that the problem is related to a virus or incorrect software operation.
The problem may be due to missing or damaged audio drivers for your laptop or PC. It's no secret that any version of Windows (even the latest ones) can “lose” the driver for no reason at all. When downloading new software, use the official website of the equipment manufacturer.
Everything can be fixed if you understand that there are no unsolvable problems. The main thing is not to give up, but to look for a way to solve them.
