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User Manual for Silverstone VISTA 120 ARGB Cooling Fan

Quick guide for the Silverstone VISTA 120 ARGB cooling fan. Includes installation steps, wiring diagrams, and connector definitions for PWM and ARGB lighting control.

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Connector layout and definitions Page 1 Step 1: Mounting fans Page 2 Step 3: ARGB connection Page 2 Step 4: SATA power connection Page 2

Important Information

The Silverstone VISTA 120 ARGB is a performance-enhanced 120mm PWM fan featuring an integrated ARGB controller. The controller allows for manual lighting mode switching via a button or synchronization with the motherboard. Ensure your motherboard supports 5V ARGB headers for full synchronization capabilities.

Connector Definitions

The system utilizes several connectors for fan operation and lighting control:

Connector layout and definitions
Connector layout and definitions
  • A: 4-pin fan connector (connects to motherboard fan header).
  • B: ARGB 4-1 pin header (for connecting ARGB devices; each port supports up to 48 LEDs).
  • C: ARGB 4-1 pin female connector.
  • a: 2-pin header (connects to case reset button to change lighting modes).
  • b: ARGB 4-1 pin headers.
  • c: Mode button (Short press: switch lighting modes; Long press: switch to motherboard sync mode).
  • d: SATA connector (power for the controller).
  • e: 4-1 Pin ARGB connector (connects to motherboard for sync).

Installation Guide

Follow these steps to install and connect your cooling fan:

Step 1: Mounting fans
Step 1: Mounting fans
Step 3: ARGB connection
Step 3: ARGB connection
Step 4: SATA power connection
Step 4: SATA power connection

Step 1: Mounting

Secure the fans onto the chassis using the provided mounting hardware.

Step 2: PWM Connection

Connect the 4-pin PWM connector from the fan to the motherboard's fan header (labeled M/B FAN / PWM Header).

Step 3: ARGB Connection

Connect the 4+1-pin 5V ARGB connector to the motherboard's 4+1-pin ARGB header to enable lighting synchronization.

Step 4: Power Connection

Connect the ARGB controller to your power supply unit (PSU) using the SATA connector.

Manufacturer information

SilverStone Technology Co., Ltd.

Brand profile
Manufacturer website https://www.silverstonetech.com Support https://www.silverstonetech.com/en/support

Practical help

Common problems

Lighting not syncing with motherboard

Ensure you have performed a long press on the Mode button to switch the controller into motherboard sync mode.

Fan not spinning

Verify that the 4-pin PWM connector is securely connected to the motherboard fan header.

Lighting mode not changing via case button

Check that the 2-pin header is correctly connected to the case's reset button connector.

Before use

  • Ensure your motherboard has an available 4-pin PWM fan header.
  • Verify your motherboard supports 5V ARGB headers for synchronization.
  • Check that your power supply has an available SATA connector.
  • Confirm the case has a reset button if you intend to use manual lighting control.

Specs in practice

PWM Connector
4-pin header used for motherboard-controlled fan speed regulation.
ARGB Connector
4-1 pin header for addressable RGB lighting control.
SATA Connector
Power input required to operate the ARGB controller.

Images and diagrams

  • The manual provides a wiring diagram illustrating the connection path from the fan to the motherboard (PWM/ARGB) and the PSU (SATA power).

Model compatibility

  • Each ARGB port on the controller supports up to 48 LEDs.

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