Not Connected | 917-front Audio
If the motherboard was moved to a non-HP case, the new front panel connector may lack the "sense" pin HP requires.
Sometimes the BIOS "hangs" on a hardware state that no longer exists. Locate the CMOS button (usually yellow) on the motherboard. Hold it for 5–10 seconds with the power off. Restart the system to see if the hardware is re-detected. 917-front audio not connected
A physical break in the front audio jack or the cable itself. If the motherboard was moved to a non-HP
If you don't use the front audio ports and want the message gone: Restart the PC and tap to enter BIOS Setup. Navigate to Advanced > Device Options . Look for Front Panel Audio and set it to Disabled . Hold it for 5–10 seconds with the power off
The error is triggered by a continuity check performed by the motherboard. If the circuit isn't completed, the BIOS assumes the hardware is missing or broken.
While it rarely prevents the computer from booting into Windows, it forces users to press F1 every time they start the machine, which is a significant inconvenience. Common Causes
The "917-Front Audio Not Connected" error is a common POST (Power-On Self-Test) message found primarily on HP business desktops, such as the ProDesk, EliteDesk, and Workstation series. This error indicates that the BIOS cannot detect a valid connection to the front panel audio jack assembly.
