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
On PC-based systems, this error manifests in the or HD Audio Manager . The "Front Audio" refers to the headphone and microphone jacks located on the front of your computer case. The error message explicitly states that the High Definition Audio (HDA) or AC’97 protocol is not detecting a physical load on the front panel header. 917-front audio not connected
