Change mic jack to headphone jack?

I know this is possible using a registry tweak but I've been unable to find it again. Anyone know it? Using this for an asus eeepc 1005ha

user138329

Posted 2012-06-05T22:33:44.677

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– Nathan Hinchey – 2018-08-20T01:40:30.480

Possible duplicate of How to use front panel mic-in jack as headset out jack?

– Nathan Hinchey – 2018-08-20T01:40:49.040

Unlikely thats its even possible – Simon Sheehan – 2012-06-05T22:46:22.497

Answers

This depends entirely on your (built-in) sound card.

The microphone and headphone jacks are hardwired to the sound card. If and only if the manufacturer allows switching somehow, it's possible. If not, there's nothing the OS can do about it.

For example, Realtek calls this technique connector retasking. If your sound card supports it, you can retask your connectors with the Realtek Audio Manager. If applicable, this software should accompany your sound card / motherboard.

For other brands, consult your sound card's / motherboard's manual.

Dennis

Posted 2012-06-05T22:33:44.677

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Yeah unfortunately not all mobos support this feature directly - hence the need for a registry tweak... – None – 2012-06-05T22:55:38.797

2If the motherboard doesn't support it (at all), it's simply not possible. You cannot rewire your headphone jack in software. – Dennis – 2012-06-05T23:00:42.170

I've gotten it working this way before. It's definitely possible. Only issue I had was realtek kicking it back to being a mic - had to uninstall it. – None – 2012-06-05T23:04:04.523

2As I said in my answer, it's possible with (some) Realtek cards, because they built / wired the jacks that way. The only reason this "hack" works is because it introduces the exact same registry key that the Audio Manager would introduce. But there's no universal registry key that will retask your jacks. – Dennis – 2012-06-05T23:08:18.807

Yes it is possible to use a mic jack as a headphone jack and you don't necessarily have to mess with the registry.

I have a Asus motherboard and used Realtek HD Audio manager to change it. Turns out you can click the pink mic circle inside Realtek HD Audio manager and reconfigure it to headphones. Oh and this only worked for my front mic jack not the rear one.

danny

Posted 2012-06-05T22:33:44.677

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