If all else fails, rear audio ports or a cheap USB sound dongle (costing $7 on Amazon) will bypass the front panel hardware entirely.
If the BIOS setting isn't available, you'll need to inspect the physical connection. Always power down your computer and unplug the power cord before you begin. 917-front audio not connected
A loose connection is the most common cause of the "917" error. To reseat the connection: If all else fails, rear audio ports or