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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. ™...
1. WHAT’S INSIDE / WHAT’S NEEDED WHAT’S INSIDE ▪ Razer Chroma Addressable RGB Controller Power port 3-pin 5V ports (4-6) Micro-USB port 3-pin 5V ports (1-3) ▪ Molex to DC Cable ™ F O R G A M E R S . B Y G A M E R S .
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▪ 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...
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 Your product’s serial number can be found here.
▪ 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 ▪...
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. *Not included.
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Molex to DC cable 3. Connect the ARGB controller to the internal USB header on the motherboard using the included Micro-USB to USB pin header cable. 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.
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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.
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. ™ F O R G A M E R S . B Y G A M E R S .
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Global Shortcuts Bind operations or Razer Synapse functions to custom key-combinations from any Razer Synapse- enabled device inputs which apply across all device profiles. Learn more about Profiles Only Razer Synapse-enabled device inputs will be recognized. ™ F O R G A M E R S . B Y G A M E R S .
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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.
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▪ 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.
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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 (...
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Select a wave direction direction selected 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.
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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.
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Reset tab The Reset tab allows you to perform a factory reset on all connected Razer devices with on-board memory and/or reset Razer Synapse tutorials to acquaint yourself again with Razer Synapse’s new features on its next launch.
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The About tab displays brief software information, copyright statement and provides relevant links for its terms of use. You may also use this tab to check for software updates, or as a quick access to Razer’s social communities. ™ F O R G A M E R S . B Y G A M E R S .
6. SAFETY AND MAINTENANCE SAFETY GUIDELINES In order to achieve maximum safety while using your Razer Chroma Addressable RGB Controller, we suggest that you adopt the following guidelines: ▪ Should you have trouble operating the device properly and troubleshooting does not work, unplug the device and contact the Razer hotline or go to support.razer.com...
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