If these fans are true RGB fans, then they will have 2 cables coming off each. One for fan power and one for lights. If they came with the case, then they may connect to some kind of hub. The connections are fairly simple. If they are connected properly, then they should come on ... unless there is some kind of hardware fault.
You are correct that some motherboard's BIOS can control the RGB and fan speed. On others it is done through software. But, as long as it is connected correctly, you should be getting the fans spinning at some speed or some light.
Did the fans come with your case or did you get them separately? How did you connect them to the motherboard? Pictures help.