Answer

Follow the instruction below to enable the built-in microphone and check its status in the system.

1. Enable the microphone device by using the keyboard shortcut key (Fn+F6, or F6 depending on different models)


2. Click on Windows (Start) button > Settings > System > Sound


3. Select the preferred devices under the “Input” devices, and the built-in microphone is “Realtek Audio”

       *Notebook that supports keyboard shortcut microphone enabled/disabled function key or MSI Center/MSI Center Pro support microphone switch can also be used to turn the microphone on.

 

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