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Separate headphones and speakers from being one output source

MrAlecfrey

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Oct 10, 2015
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I want to be able to leave both plugged in. (Speakers in rear and headphones in front)

However, they both are combined to one output source in the playback settings so I am unable to switch from windows.

The speakers will play when the headphones arent plugged in, but it auto switches to the headphones when plugged in.

I have the ASUS Realtek Audio Software and I don't have playback settings in my settings. I just have notification, connection, and recording settings. Some people say there is an option in the playback settings, but I don't have them.
https://gyazo.com/1d227b14c49988c232a6d4704cb17a40

How can I separate them so I can switch between them without unplugging?