Question RGB - Gigabyte Z370 AORUS Gaming 7 Issues

[Lindmando]

Hello to all!

I need some help. Does this board have any way to connect an RGB fan to it? I tried buying this adapter and it didn't work:

COOLERMASTER PWM HUB,6 Ports for Addressable RGB Lighting with PWM, 1 to 6 Multi Way Magnetic backplane Splitter 5V/3PIN GB Case Fan Hub Adapter PWM ARGB Addressble Fan

I see my board has a RGBW Pin header (5 pin).

I've tried everything I can think of but can't get a regular 4 pin RGB fan to work with this board (ARGB also wouldn't work W/ the adapter).

Thanks for the help in advance!

 

[Lutfij]

Per the motherboard manual;
https://download.gigabyte.com/FileL...1029_e.pdf?v=e34fedfe4b8ffbba691191015d478ed9
You should have
2 x RGB (RGBW) LED strip headers
but they are not the conventional 4pin RGB headers found on other baords(by Asus and their ilk). This was the time when Gigabyte went against the grain with regards to compatibility with RGB and ARGB devices. Yes the board has ARGB support courtesy of their Digital LED header or as they refer to it as DLED.

You could look into these adapters;
https://www.moddiy.com/products/Gig...e-3-Pin-5V-VDG-to-RGB-Male-Adapter-Cable.html

Addressable 3 Pin 5V VDG to RGB Female Adapter Cable for Gigabyte Fusion

Buy Addressable 3 Pin 5V VDG to RGB Female Adapter Cable for Gigabyte Fusion for $9.99 with Free Shipping Worldwide (In Stock)

www.moddiy.com

but keep in mind that the board also has a 12V setting, the cable above is for the 5V adapters linked above.

For your safety, I'd advise on not working with RGB/ARGB on that motherboard using those headers as there's room for a mishap.

My advise to that latter point would be get one of these;

RGB LED Controller

The RGB LED Controller together with Cooler Master software allows you to take full control of your rig’s lighting and take it to the next level. Take advantage of countless combinations of colors and lighting effects, from presets to full customization. Have the PC lighting you want without an...

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Addressable RGB LED Controller

The Addressable RGB LED Controlleris a compact size Addressable RGB LED controller that allows you to easily customize your ARGB devices without the need for either an ARGB capable motherboard or software. With different lighting modes, you can have full customization and your PC illumination...

www.coolermaster.com

Please keep in mind that RGB and ARGB are not the same and are not interchangeable,