Connecting Mic & Ear Jacks to MoBo

My Case: http://www.thermaltake.com/datasheets/XaserIIImanual.pdf (page 16 is the one in question)
My MoBo: http://america.giga-byte.com/MotherBoard/FileList/Manual/manual_7n400pro2_e.pdf (page 32 is the one I am asking about)

I may be way out in left field, but I am trying to connect the case's top audio connectors to the motherboard connector. Is this even possible, or am I reading the (poorly translated) instructions the wrong way?

 

Looks to me like you are going in the right direction. I take it you want to use the front panel recepticals on your case for plugging in your audio stuff?

 

Yes, basically just for headphones and microphone. I can't seem to get the connectors to match up. And, since the instructions for the case and mobo are poor translations (from taiwanese and korean it turns out), they manuals don't help much.

I could just use the connectors on the back of the mobo that show out the back of the case, but that shortens my cords by several feet and isn't quite as convenient to unplug when needed.

 

Extension cords, six feet, are available for both items.
Experimenting with the internal connections can damage your mobo; it's possible the case and mobo are incompatable in this function if the cables don't seem to match the mobo.

 

an alternative way

http://www.andreaelectronics.com/Buy/ProductDesc/MC100.htm

Its slightly smaller than a pack of cigaretts.

 

Had the same issue with different equipment, cheated and bought a set of speakers with a front audio jack. Doesn't do much for the microphone though.