Ok Guys, I realised how dumb I was being and got everything UP and Running, thanks for your help

.. Except from the f*cking Microphone IN
Nothing is recorded when I try to use it on Windows Audio Recorder .. And yes, Microphone 'Mute' check box is unchecked on the Volume Properties ..
Oh and by the way, I'm using the onboard soundcard (5.1 with SoundMax drivers) which means that I have a cable connected from the motherboard itself to the front panel