CORSAIR AR Series iCUE AR120 Digital RGB Cooling System Instruction Manual

AR RGB
PERFORMANCE COOLING
BRILLIANT RGB LIGHTING
MOTHERBOARD ARGB COMPATIBLE
Instruction Manual

AR Series iCUE AR120 Digital RGB Cooling System

REQUIRED HARDWARE

A PHILLIPS- HEAD SCREWDRIVER (not included)
B SHORT FAN MOUNTING SCREWS
C LONG FAN MOUNTING SCREWS Used for installing fans on a radiator (sold separately)
D ARGB adapter cable / 1-to-3 ARGB adapter cable
*AR RGB can be controlled through the +5V ARGB header on a compatible motherboard. To utilize powerful CORSAIR iCUE software a CORSAIR iCUE lighting controller is required (sold separately).

FAN INSTALLATION (ARGB)

1. TURN OFF COMPUTER
   Turn your system off prior to installing your AR RGB fan.

2. MOUNT AR RGB FAN

3. CONNECT ADAPTER CABLE SINGLE Fan: Connect the RGB LED cable from the AR RGB fan to the ARGB adapter cable to enable 5V ARGB (Addressable RGB) 3-pin header connection.
   TRIPLE Fan Kit: Connect the RGB LED cables from each AR RGB fan in sequence (1>2>3) to the 1-to-3 ARGB adapter cable.

4. CONNECT FAN TO ARGB HEADERConnect the ARGB connector from the ARGB adapter cable or 1-to-3 ARGB adapter cable to the +5V ARGB header on a compatible motherboard.
   WARNING: Please ensure that the arrow indicator on the ARGB adapter connector is aligned with the +5V pin on the +5V ARGB header.

5. CONNECT TO POWERConnect the 4-pin PWM connector into an available 3-pin or 4-pin (recommended, if available) fan header on your motherboard or fan controller.
   You can use fan splitter cables (sold separately) if your motherboard does not have enough fan headers.
   *Connecting the 4-pin PWM connector into a 3-pin fan header will cause your AR RGB to only spin at full speed.

6. ARGB SETUP
   To ensure that the ARGB header on your motherboard functions properly, it is important to follow the proper procedures for installing the necessary software. The specific software you need to install may vary depending on the make and model of your motherboard, so it is important to refer to your motherboard’s manual to determine the exact steps you should follow.
   Typically, you will need to download and install a specific software program provided by the motherboard manufacturer. This software program will allow you to control and customize the lighting effects on your ARGB components.

FAN INSTALLATION FOR iCUE CONTROL

OPTIONAL

A CORSAIR iCUE lighting controller is required to proceed with this optional setup.
Upgrade to even more robust lighting effects with CORSAIR iCUE software when you add an iCUE lighting controller (sold separately).

1. TURN OFF COMPUTER
   Turn your system off prior to installing your AR RGB fan.

2. MOUNT iCUE LIGHTING CONTROLLER Find a location for the iCUE lighting controller that allows the fan RGB LED cable to reach the controller, then mount it with mounting strips included with the controller.
   *The Lighting Node CORE is used as an example in this installation; it is recommended to follow the instructions included with your chosen iCUE lighting controller.

3. MOUNT AR RGB FAN Mount the fan inside your case with the provided mounting screws. Fan mount locations will vary depending on the case manufacturer.

4. CONNECT FAN TO RGB CONTROLLER
   Connect the 4-pin RGB connector from your AR RGB fan into the iCUE lighting controller in sequential order from port #1 to #6.

5. CONNECT iCUE CONTROLLER TO PCPlug the 9-pin USB cable from the iCUE lighting controller into an available internal USB 2.0 header on your motherboard or USB hub.
   Connect the SATA power connector to an available SATA connector from your power supply.

6. CONNECT TO POWERConnect the 4-pin PWM connector into an available 3-pin or 4-pin (recommended, if available) fan header on your motherboard or fan controller.
   You can use fan splitter cables (sold separately) if your motherboard does not have enough fan headers.
   *Connecting the 4-pin PWM connector into a 3-pin fan header will cause your AR RGB to only spin at full speed.
   iCUE SETUP
   

7. INSTALL iCUE
   Click the image to download CORSAIR’s latest iCUE software.

8. CONFIGURE iCUE
   ** Once iCUE is installed, select the “8-LED Fan Series” in the Lighting Setup page under the iCUE lighting controller.
   **

9. ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
   Please visit our CORSAIR LAB YouTube channel for more tips and instructions on how to get the most out of your new CORSAIR fans.

iCUE COMPATIBILITY

LED hub, sold separately).
COMMANDER PRO| Up to 12x RGB fans for RGB lighting control (requires RGB LED hub, sold separately).
Up to 6x fans for fan speed control.
COMMANDER CORE| Up to 6x RGB fans for RGB lighting and fan speed control.
COMMANDER CORE XT| Up to 12x RGB fans for RGB lighting control (requires RGB LED hub, sold separately). Up to 6x fans for fan speed control.

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References

• PC Components | Gaming Gear | CORSAIR
• Home - Corsair Community
• corsair.com
• iCUE Software | Drivers | Software | CORSAIR

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