headphones not working in linux

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I had installed linux mint and then mandriva but in both my headphones are not working. Sound only comes from speakers.
I checked the audio preferences but there was nothing related to headphones.
Please help me out. :?:

Are you connecting the headphones and the speaker to the same port for checking?

By speakers I meant the internal speakers of my laptop.
I connect the headphones to the jack but the sound only comes from the speakers.
Earlier the headphones also worked but suddenly one day the stopped working.
I have been having the problem since then.

Not sure if this link will help you or not, have a look:

Linux Mint Forums • View topic - linux mint sound drivers for compaq CQ40 laptop

Re: headphones not working in linux ( solved mine )

Maybe this will help.

On Linux Mint 11 on HP Pavillion dv6

I've clicked the volume icon and opened sound references.
From sound rerefences,clicked/opened OUTPUT.
Clicked connector and have changed to ANALOG HEADPHONES & closed.

Everything was okay then.

Cheers!