How do I control the RGB lighting and fan customization in my PC?
Software Control
For additional customization options, each motherboard manufacturer has their own proprietary software used for controlling RGB lighting. We have included download links to each RGB software below. It is important download the correct software for your motherboard brand. To find your PCs motherboard brand, please check your order (if custom) or you can open Windows System Information and refer to the BaseBoard Manufacturer.
Disclaimer: Some software may offer drivers and tools that we do not recommend downloading. Certain tools are designed for system overclocking, which will void your MAINGEAR warranty if used.
- ASUS (Armoury Crate) Download
- MSI (MSI Center – Mystic Light) Download
- Gigabyte (RGB Fusion 2.0) Download | GIGABYTE Control Center Download
- Razer (Synapse 4) Download
- Lian-Li Uni TL LCD RGB (Zero - Diamond RGB LCD Limited Edition) Download
- TRYX Panorama SE ARGB 360 Download (KANALI)
Within these software utilities, you'll find a host of options for controlling your RGB lights. The process is relatively streamlined, but if you need further guidance, we recommend following these individual guides, as provided by the motherboard manufacturer.
ASUS - How to configure your PC's RGB lighting
MSI - How to use MSI Mystic Light
Gigabyte - RGB Fusion Video Tutorial
Razer - How to use Chroma Connect
Kanali - Tryx Kanali Setup Guide
Remote Control (Select Models)
On select MAINGEAR desktop configurations, you may also have the option of controlling your system’s lighting via remote control. To do this, you may need to switch from the default software control by either pressing the “RC/MB” button on the remote, or by toggling the physical switch on the RGB/Fan hub in your PC (if included).
NOTE: Physical toggle switches were discontinued in late-2021. PCs manufactured since then all include the "RC/MB" button on the remote control.
- The M buttons pertain to the “Mode” of which there are multiple preset lighting options.
- The S buttons control the speed of the lighting effect.
- The brightness buttons allow you to increase or decrease the brightness to your desired setting.
- The color buttons change the selected lighting effect to your desired color(s).
Disclaimer: Only one method of control can be used at a time. For example, the remote will not work when the lighting is set to be controlled by software, which is what MAINGEAR recommends.
MAINGEAR RUSH
MAINGEAR RUSH Systems have a on device RGB controller for the case lighting.
M: Next/Previous Light Mode Button
- Press and hold for 3 seconds to sync MB. (This is ideal, if you wish to use software control)
- Press and hold for 3 seconds again to cancel.
- Navigate between lighting effects without cycling through the entire loop.
C: Light Color Button
- Switch between 11 colors.
- Press and hold for 3 seconds to activate Pure Color Mode.
- Press and hold for 3 seconds again to cancel.
B: Light Brightness Button
- Adjust between 5 brightness levels: 100%, 75%, 50%, 25%, and 0%.
MAINGEAR FORCE
The front I/O panel includes four dedicated D-RGB buttons:
- Mode: Cycle lighting effects (e.g., breathing, pixelate, fade, wave, two-tone)
- Color: Change through preset colors
- Speed: Adjust the animation speed
- Channel: Switch between lighting channels A and B
Each button serves a specific function to tailor your lighting. We recommend checking the manual for all the additional features for lighting options.
If you have questions or concerns, please contact one of our MAINGEAR Support agents: (908-620-9050) or support@maingear.com