CORSAIR iCUE LINK QX RGB FANS

HIGH-PERFORMANCE COOLING | FOUR LIGHTING LOOPS | MAGNETIC DOME BEARING

QX140 RGB Fan - White and Black

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Expansion Kit 120mm Starter Kit 140mm Starter Kit

Expansion Kit

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120mm Starter Kit

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140mm Starter Kit

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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR QX RGB

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  1. iCUE LINK QX RGB fan
  2. iCUE LINK System Hub
  3. Active bridge connector
  4. Mounting screws
  5. Passive connector
  6. iCUE LINK cable
  7. Micro USB cable
  8. Power cable
  9. Active port
  10. Passive port

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR SYSTEM HUB

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I. Active port
K. Power input
L. USB input
M. Tach output

BEFORE YOU START

To ensure proper operation, keep the active ports free of any foreign objects/materials.Please use the QX RGB and accessories as defined in this document (first one).

Turn the computer off prior to the installation of the QX RGB and accessories. (second one).

STARTER KIT

This section will provide a brief guide how to install your QX RGB Starter Kit.

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1. Setting up the QX RGB fan group
After removing the assembled QX RGB fans from the box, remove the active port covers then insert one end of the [F] iCUE LINK cable into an open [I] active port on your QX RGB fan.

2. Install QX RGB into case
Mount the QX RGB fans onto your case with the supplied [D] mounting screws.

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3. Connect iCUE LINK System Hub
Connect the [H] power cable into an available 6-pin PCIe cable, [G] micro USB cable and [F] iCUE LINK cable into the System Hub, then connect the [H] power cable and [G] micro USB cable into your power supply and motherboard, respectively.

4. Mount iCUE LINK System Hub on case
The [B] iCUE LINK System Hub can be magnetically mounted on a steel chassis or adhered to a surface with the supplied mounting tapes.

NOTE: Please note that the [H] power cable and your PSU’s 6-pin PCIe cable are keyed to fit one orientation only. Failure to properly connect the [H] power cable will cause damage to the iCUE LINK System Hub.

EXPANSION KIT

This section will provide a brief guide how to install your QX RGB Expansion Kit.

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1a. Create or add into an existing fan group
Connect the QX RGB Expansion fan into an existing fan group by aligning and inserting the connectors into the open [I] and [J] passive ports.

1b. Or, connect QX RGB to an iCUE LINK System Hub
Insert the [F] iCUE LINK cable (sold separately) into an open [I] active port on your QX RGB fan.

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2. Connect fan to iCUE LINK System Hub

Connect the [F] iCUE LINK cable into an available [I] active port on the [B] iCUE LINK System Hub (sold separately).

iCUE SETUP

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2. Quick lighting setup

Select the predefined Murals effects from the iCUE home screen to quickly change the lighting effects.

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3. Configure iCUE fan setup


The Setup page will display all QX RGB fans connected to the System Hub and allow you to re-order them to better match the physical placement inside your system.

3.1: Mouseover the LINK System Hub tile and select Lighting Setup

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3.2: Select the QX RGB under Lighting Setup to re-arrange your fans

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4. Configure iCUE fan lighting

Choose your desired lighting animation from several pre-defined lighting effects.
Select your desired fan curve presets between Quiet, Balanced, Extreme or create your own curve.

4.1: Select QX RGB from the navigation bar.
4.2: Click “Lighting Effects” to access the lighting effects page and select the desired lighting effect.
4.3: Click the “+” icon under “Lighting Layers” to add additional lighting effects.

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5. Configure iCUE - Fan Performance

Select your desired fan curve presets between Quiet, Balanced, Extreme, or create your own curve.

5.1: Select the QX RGB from the navigation bar.
5.2: Click “Cooling” to access the fan performance page.
5.3: Select the desired fan curve preset for each fan.
5.4: Click the “+” icon under “Cooling Presets” to create a custom fan curve.

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5. Additional Setup