Configure RGB Controllers

Components are any devices connected to RGB controllers or motherboard headers. This includes RGB fans, LED strips, water blocks, CPU coolers, and case lighting. SignalRGB cannot detect what is physically connected to each channel. You must configure every component manually.

Caution

If you do not configure your motherboard headers and RGB controllers, the connected devices will not display lighting effects properly.

Before You Begin

Gather the following information before starting:

• Which devices are connected to each controller channel
• The LED count for any custom strips
• The physical position of each device in your case

Step 1: Open the Devices Page

Unconfigured devices appear at the top of the Devices page. Any controller or header that needs setup is listed there.

Click a device to open its configuration page. From here you can manage components and other settings for that controller.

Step 2: Remove Default Placeholder Strips

Every RGB controller and motherboard header includes default placeholder strips. You must remove these before adding your real components. Hover over a placeholder strip and click the remove button to delete it.

Step 3: Identify Which Devices Are on Each Channel

Depending on the controller type, you will see one or more channels. SignalRGB pulses each channel a unique color so you can identify what is connected to it. In the example below, the front strip pulses red, indicating it is on channel 1. Nothing pulses blue, so channel 2 is empty.

Note

RGB controllers and motherboard headers can individually address each LED in a connected chain. This individual addressing does not apply to devices connected through splitters. Splitters copy the same signal to two or more outputs. See an in-depth explanation here.

Step 4: Add Components to Each Channel

Once you know what is connected to each channel, click “Add Component” under the appropriate channel. A menu appears with a searchable list of supported components.

Tip

Use the sorting dropdowns and search bar to find your component faster.

Step 5: Create a Custom Strip (If Needed)

If your component is not in the list, create a custom strip with the correct LED count. Enter the number of LEDs in your strip and save it.

Step 6: Repeat for All Channels and Controllers

Work through each channel on every controller until all components are added. SignalRGB will now control each component individually.

Next Steps

With your components configured, you are ready to arrange them spatially on a canvas. Visit About Layouts to learn how to position your devices so that lighting effects flow naturally across your entire setup.