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OK. Yes, that's onboard sound of the MoBo.
And, eh, you're not dumb. We are all ignorant to something until we learn it. Not a single member here will know everything about a computer. And when we do learn an aspect of it, it changes. LOL!
On the MoBo page I linked > Click on "Support" at the top right > Click on "Drivers and tools" > Select the OS (Look on your Advisor page for what you have) > Scroll down to "Audio"
Cannot access the Sound control panel - Page 3 - Windows 10 Forums
Ok, again, I have to run out. Hate to leave you like this, but I will check on my phone to see how you're doing. No idea why the sound is coming from the monitor. Is that wired to the onboard audio? Can you reach the Realtek panel now? If so, there's configuration there. Good luck.
This is a link to another thread with a similar problem like yours, it might help you also.
Upgrade Killed My Sound ! - Windows 10 Forums
Oh it has the link I am supposed to go to! It actually is useful.
Also what should I do about the drive with the thing, I still can't access its properties