For a missing audio console and no control over inputs/outputs in Windows 11, the issue is typically with the audio driver or its companion app.
Use these steps in order:
- Update or reinstall the audio driver via Device Manager
- Select Start, type Device Manager, and open it.
- Expand Sound, video and game controllers.
- Right-click the MSI/Realtek (or similar) audio device and select Update driver.
- Select Search automatically for drivers and follow the on‑screen instructions.
- Restart the PC.
- If updating does not restore control, reinstall the driver
- In Device Manager, under Sound, video and game controllers, right‑click the audio device and select Uninstall device.
- Confirm the uninstall.
- Restart the PC so Windows can automatically reinstall the audio driver.
- Install the latest audio package from the manufacturer
- Go to the MSI support page for the MS‑7C90 motherboard.
- Download the latest Windows 11 audio driver package (often Realtek) and install it.
- Restart the PC.
- If the audio console (e.g., Realtek Audio Console or a vendor‑specific app) is part of that package, it should reinstall and restore control over inputs/outputs.
- If audio still does not work correctly
- Run the built‑in audio troubleshooter from Settings > System > Troubleshoot > Other troubleshooters > Playing Audio and apply any fixes it suggests.
- If the problem started after a Windows update and audio previously worked, roll back the audio driver:
- Open Device Manager → right‑click the audio device → Properties → Driver tab → Roll Back Driver (if available) and follow the prompts.
- If rolling back is not available or does not help, use a system restore point created before the issue appeared, as described under "Restore from a system restore point" in the Windows recovery options article.
If the motherboard requires a companion audio console app (similar to MaxxAudio or Realtek Audio Console on some OEM systems), ensure that app is installed from MSI’s support/software page for the board after the driver is in place.
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