Razer Chroma Addressable RGB Controller Use and care manual
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RAZER CHROMA ADDRESSABLE
RGB CONTROLLER
MASTER GUIDE
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Realize your ultimate RGB vision with the Razer Chroma Addressable RGB
Controller, as you sync your ARGB components with your Razer Chroma
peripherals and devices via Razer Synapse 3—software designed for the
world’s largest lighting ecosystem for gaming devices.
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CONTENTS
1. WHAT’S INSIDE / WHAT’S NEEDED........................................................................................................3
2. LET’S GET YOU COVERED .......................................................................................................................5
3. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ..................................................................................................................6
4. SETTING UP THE ARGB CONTROLLER ....................................................................................................7
5. CONFIGURING YOUR RAZER CHROMA ARGB CONTROLLER................................................................10
6. SAFETY AND MAINTENANCE................................................................................................................22
7. LEGALESE..............................................................................................................................................23
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1. WHAT’S INSIDE / WHAT’S NEEDED
WHAT’S INSIDE
▪Razer Chroma Addressable RGB Controller
A. Power port
B. Micro-USB port
C. 3-pin 5V ports (4-6)
D. 3-pin 5V ports (1-3)
▪Molex to DC Cable
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▪Micro-USB to USB 2.0 9-pin header cable
▪2 x Double-sided adhesive tapes
▪Important Product Information Guide
WHAT’S NEEDED
Product requirements
▪Addressable RGB (ARGB) strips / devices* using WS2812B LEDs (or equivalent)
▪Power Supply Unit (PSU) with a free Molex socket
▪Motherboard with a free USB 2.0 9-pin header
Razer Synapse requirements
▪Windows® 10 64-bit (or higher)
▪Internet connection for software installation
*For more information, visit support.razer.com
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2. LET’S GET YOU COVERED
You’ve got a great device in your hands, complete with a 1-year limited warranty coverage. Now
maximize its potential and score exclusive Razer benefits by registering at razerid.razer.com
Got a question? Ask the Razer Support Team at support.razer.com
Your product’s serial
number can be found
here.
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3. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
▪Razer Chroma Addressable RGB Controller Module
▪6 Addressable RGB (ARGB) headers
▪Internal USB header to Micro-USB cable for Razer Chroma support
▪Molex to DC power adapter for internal case lighting
▪Double sided adhesive tape for mounting
▪Razer Chroma compatible
▪Razer Synapse enabled
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4. SETTING UP THE ARGB CONTROLLER
Before plugging an ARGB connector to any of the 3-pin 5V ports of the ARGB controller, make
sure that its pins are properly aligned to the chosen port.
1. Plug your ARGB LED strips* or devices* to any of the 3-pin 5V ports of the ARGB controller.
2. Connect the ARGB controller to the Molex socket of your PC’s power supply unit using the
Molex to DC cable.
Warning: Please turn off your PC before proceeding to avoid electric shocks. For safety
purposes, please wear an anti-static wrist strap (not included) to avoid damaging the
internal components of your PC.
*Not included.
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3. Connect the ARGB controller to the internal USB header on the motherboard using the
included Micro-USB to USB pin header cable.
4. You may use the included double-sided adhesive tapes to fasten the ARGB controller on any
clean, dry and flat surface inside the chassis.
Molex to DC cable
Micro-USB to USB pin header cable
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The ARGB controller also comes with mounting points at the bottom which allows you to
mount it into any of your PC’s empty SSD mounting plates using M3 screws (not included).
5. Use the Razer Synapse* app to access in-depth lighting customization options and integrate
games and applications across your ARGB and Razer Chroma-enabled devices for a truly
immersive experience. Find out more at razer.com/chroma
*Install Razer Synapse when prompted or download the installer from razer.com/synapse
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5. CONFIGURING YOUR RAZER CHROMA ARGB CONTROLLER
Internet connection is required for installation, updates and cloud -based features.
Registering for a Razer ID account is recommended, but optional. All listed features are
subject to change based on the current software version, connected device(s), and supported
apps and software.
SYNAPSE TAB
The Synapse tab is your default tab when you first launch Razer Synapse. This tab allows you to
navigate the Dashboard subtab.
Dashboard
The Dashboard subtab is an overview of your Razer Synapse where you can access all your Razer
devices, modules, and online services.
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Modules
The Modules subtab displays all installed and available modules for installation.
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ACCESSORY TAB
The Accessory tab is the main tab for your Razer Chroma ARGB Controller. From here, you’d be able
to configure the properties of connected ARGB strips or devices, customize ARGB LED strip bends (if
applicable) and the lighting effect of any or all connected devices. Changes made under this tab are
automatically saved to your system and cloud storage.
Customize
The Customize subtab displays all ports with connected ARGB strips or devices. You may also use this
subtab in determining the type of ARGB strip or device connected to each port and identifying the
number of LEDs on each connected ARGB device.
Auto-Detect / Manual Detection
By default, the ARGB controller is set to Auto-detect ( ). This allows Razer Synapse to automatically
detect all ports with connected ARGB devices on startup.
Upon connecting and/or removing devices from any port, clicking on the Refresh button ( ) will
allow you to manually trigger device detection on all ports. Active ports will then be re-displayed
while all inactive ports will immediately be removed.
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Port
Active ports will automatically be displayed together with the estimated LED count of its
corresponding strip or device.
On each active Port, you’d be able to modify the following settings:
▪Device Type. Determines the type of device connected to a corresponding port.
▪No. of LEDs. Sets the number of LEDs a connected device will have. By default, Razer Synapse
detects the number of LEDs each connected strip or device has.
▪Add 90obend (for LED Strips only). Allows you to strategically mimic how an LED strip is bent
on your physical setup. Each LED strip can be bent up to four (4) times.
NOTE: These bends are essential if you want to customize specific sections on any LED strip
separately. However, LED-specific customizations can only be made using the Chroma Studio
module.
For more detailed information, please install the Chroma Studio module and view its
Master Guide under Settings > General.
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Lighting
The Lighting subtab enables you to customize the lighting of any or all connected ARGB strips or
devices.
Profile
A Profile is a data storage for keeping all your Razer devices’settings. By default, the profile name is
based on your system’s name. To add, import, rename, duplicate, export, or delete a profile, simply
press the profile’s corresponding Miscellaneous button ( ).
Brightness
You can turn off the lighting of each connected ARGB strip or device by toggling the Brightness option
or increase/decrease the luminance on any port by adjusting its corresponding slider. Alternatively,
you can enable Global Brightness if you want to adjust a single brightness setting for all ports.
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Quick Effects
A number of effects can be selected and applied to all connected LED strips and/or devices, as listed
here:
Name
Description
How to set up
Ambient
awareness
The LEDs will reflect the averaged
color on the selected screen region
Select or customize a screen region
Audio
meter
The LEDs will light up according to
the audio level with a default
spectrum of colors
Select a Color Boost level
Breathing
The lighting will fade in and out of
the selected color(s)
Select up to 2 colors or randomize
colors
Spectrum
cycling
The lighting will cycle between 16.8
million colors indefinitely
No further customization required
Starlight
Each LED will have a chance of
fading in and out at a random time
and duration
Select up to 2 colors or randomize
colors and select a duration
Static
The LEDs will remain lit in the
selected color
Select a color
Wave
The lighting will scroll in the
direction selected
Select a wave direction
If you have other supported Razer Chroma-enabled devices, you can synchronize their quick effects
with your Razer device by clicking the Chroma Sync button ( ).
Only devices that support the selected lighting effect will synchronize.
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Advanced Effects
The Advanced Effects option allows you to choose a Chroma Effect you want to use on your Razer
Chroma-enabled device. To start making your own Chroma Effect, simply press the Chroma Studio
button ( ).
Switch Off Lighting
This is a power saving tool which allows you to disable all lighting in response to your system’s display
turning off.
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PROFILES TAB
The Profiles tab is a convenient way of managing all your profiles and linking them to your games and
applications.
Devices
View which games are linked to each device’s profiles or which Chroma Effect is linked to specific
games using the Devices subtab.
You can import Profiles from your computer or from the cloud through the import button ( ) or
create new profiles within the selected device using the add button ( ). To rename, duplicate,
export, or delete a profile, simply press the Miscellaneous button ( ). Each profile can be set to
automatically activate when you run an application using the Linked Games option.
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Linked Games
The Linked Games subtab gives you the flexibility to add games, view devices that are linked to
games, or search for added games. You can also sort games based on alphabetical order, last played,
or most played. Added games will still be listed here even if it is not linked to a Razer device.
To link games to connected Razer devices or Chroma Effects, simply click on any game from the list,
and then click Select a device and its profile to launch automatically during gameplay to select the
Razer device or Chroma Effect it will link with. Once linked, you may click on the Miscellaneous button
( ) of the corresponding Chroma Effect or device to select a specific Chroma Effect or profile.
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