I'll give it a go and report back.
UPDATE:
I unplugged my speakers and put the headset jacks in the rear ports instead and now it sort of works. The headphones work but are being recognised as speakers in control panel, and headset is still not plugged in on the menu. Also the microphone doesn't appear to be working.
UPDATE:
I have enabled the front audio panel by downloading and configuring Realtek Control Panel and now my headset works in the front sockets, I am yet to test my speakers in the back though. I still have the problem of the microphone not working.