917-Front Audio Not Connected Problem with the HP Compaq dc7100 PC Desktop

Where is the "red light" located? Does the PC boot?

You have a problem with HP connectivity. When I moved my dx7100 motherbard into another casing I experienced that error and also chassis fan not detected error. Chassis fan error is easy to remove, You only need a fan with at least 3 cables (with sensor) and plug it into 4 pin chassis fan connector. Audio conector have 10 pins (eight pin missing for orientation (with followed numerication
2 4 6 10
1 3 5 7 9
If you only want to get rid of the error ( with no use of back audio(use of another soundcard)) then short pins 2 and 7. But if you want to use back connectors, then you must bridge with jumpers 1-3 for microfone, 5-6 for audio L and 9-10 for audio R.
I've bee searched thru internet and didn't find this trick anywere.

click start control panel sounds and audio,volume you can adjust the volume or advanced,speakers select appropriate speakers or audio you will find 3 drop down lists make sure you have selected the right speakers
hope it helps

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Yes, the Compaq DC7100CMT supports IDE Hard drives and CD/DVD Drives.

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Please connect front audio cable with motherboard in the a audio port of motherboard.If we work with sound card then connect front audio cable with sound card.

Hello,

Go to this website:

HP Compaq dc7100 Minitower Drivers

Select your operating system.

You will then get a list of driver options. You will need to know what network interface you have to select the correct one.

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Sounds like the motherboard burnt out partially.How is your internet connected to the computer, through a usb port or other port?

From the manufacturer's web-site:

http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/Home.jsp?lang=en&cc=ca&prodTypeId=12454&prodSeriesId=410112&lang=en&cc=ca

select the audio device-driver for your specific Operating System.

check inside the case to see that nothing bad has happened to the cables connecting these items,also check the usb ports for any damage,go into device manager and search for new hardware,it may find them and install what it needs ,if all else fails, you might need to go get a bios upgrade , this may fix the problem.
after that and still have the problem, its most likely the motherboard

good luck
Terry