How to use both front and rear audio simultaneously? (MSI A320M)

Question

After researching multiple sources it seems MSI A320M VD/S m-atx motherboard should be able to be used with 2 mic inputs and 3 audio outputs at the same time - 2 front ports, 3 rear ports.

However I could only get front or back to work, not both at the same time.

msi realtek audio consol screenshot

Answer 1

After trying different options, this solution solved it! How to get headphones and speakers working at the same time?

• in Realtek audio console,
• click on the settings option near the ports
• check the option "Disable the front panel popup dialog"

Now both front and back audio ports play the same sounds at the same time.

disable front panel popup dialog

Answer 2

I have previously used an application called Voicemeter which can be used for audio routing, I used it to output audio to my TV via HDMI and to a USB headset at the same time.