Thermalright TL-E12B-S V3 120mm ARGB Cooling Fan User Manual

1. Isingeniso

This manual provides comprehensive instructions for the Thermalright TL-E12B-S V3 120mm ARGB Cooling Fan. This fan is designed to enhance cooling performance for both CPU coolers and PC cases, featuring adjustable fan speed and customizable ARGB lighting. Please read this manual carefully before installation and use to ensure proper function and longevity of your product.

Image 1: Thermalright TL-E12B-S V3 120mm ARGB Halo Fan overview, highlighting its performance, ARGB lighting, and 120mm size.

2. Izici zomkhiqizo

• High Performance Cooling: Features automatic speed control via a 4-pin PWM fan cable interface, allowing the fan to adjust its speed up to 2000 RPM based on motherboard temperature for optimal cooling.
• Vibration Absorption and Low Noise: Equipped with four vibration-absorbing pads on each corner to reduce vibration and friction, minimizing noise for quiet operation.
• Quality S-FDB Bearing: Utilizes a carefully developed S-FDB (Fluid Dynamic Bearing) to prevent fan blade shaking, maintain low noise, and extend the fan's lifespan.
• 2000 RPM High Speed: Delivers a large air volume to quickly dissipate high temperatures, ensuring a cool environment for your PC components. The PWM temperature control function eliminates the need for manual speed adjustment.
• Idizayini Elungiselelwe: Designed with anti-misfiring fan blades for safety, matching shock-absorbing corner pads, and constructed from PBT+PC insulation grade material for increased durability. Includes a 55cm cable supporting PWM and ARGB series control.
• Uhlelo lokusebenza oluhlukahlukene: Can be used as a case fan or paired with a CPU cooler to enhance overall system cooling by removing heat from the case and CPU.

Isithombe 2: Ukuvala view of the fan highlighting soft-touch rubber pads for vibration absorption and the S-FDB (Stably-FDB) bearing with magnetic design for stable operation.

Image 3: Illustration of the fan's 7-blade airflow design, rated for 72.37 CFM at 2000 RPM, and the PWM fan speed control connector.

3. Okuqukethwe Kwephakheji

• Thermalright TL-E12B-S V3 120mm ARGB Cooling Fan
• Izikulufa zokukhwela

4. Ukufakwa

4.1. General Installation Guide

For a visual guide on the installation process, please refer to the official video below. This video demonstrates the connection of PWM and ARGB cables, as well as proper fan orientation and mounting.

4.2. Fan Speed (PWM) Connection

The fan features a 4-pin PWM connector for automatic speed control. Connect this connector to an available 4-pin fan header on your motherboard. If installing multiple fans, use the provided sharing connector to synchronize fan speeds.

1. Locate the 4-pin PWM fan power connector on the fan cable.
2. Connect the 4-pin PWM connector to a compatible fan header on your motherboard (e.g., CHA_FAN1, CPU_FAN).
3. To synchronize fan speeds across multiple fans, connect additional PWM connectors to the PWM sharing header.

4.3. ARGB Lighting Connection

The fan supports 3-pin 5V Addressable RGB (ARGB) lighting. Ensure your motherboard has a compatible +5V ARGB header. This fan does NOT support 12V 4-pin RGB headers.

1. Identify the 3-pin 5V ARGB connector on the fan cable.
2. Connect the 3-pin ARGB connector to the +5V ARGB header on your motherboard.
3. To synchronize ARGB lighting effects across multiple fans, connect additional ARGB connectors to the ARGB sharing header.

Image 4: Details on the fan's high-quality PBT+PC material and a crucial note that it only supports 5V 3-pin ARGB, not 12V 4-pin RGB.

4.4. Physical Installation and Airflow Direction

Proper fan orientation is crucial for effective cooling. For normal airflow design fans, the blade side typically acts as the intake, and the frame side acts as the exhaust. Install fans according to your case's airflow direction requirements.

1. Determine the desired airflow direction within your PC case (e.g., intake for front/bottom, exhaust for rear/top).
2. Orient the fan so that the airflow matches your system's cooling strategy. The side with the fan blades exposed is typically the intake, while the side with the motor support structure is the exhaust.
3. Secure the fan to the mounting location (case or CPU cooler) using the included screws. Do not overtighten.

Isithombe 5: Eksamples of diversified usage scenarios, showing the fan installed for case heat exhaust and on water cooling radiators.

5. Ukusebenza

Once installed and connected, the Thermalright TL-E12B-S V3 fan will operate automatically. Fan speed is controlled by the motherboard's PWM signal, adjusting based on system temperature. ARGB lighting can be controlled via your motherboard's RGB software (e.g., ASUS Aura Sync, MSI Mystic Light Sync, Gigabyte RGB Fusion, ASRock Polychrome Sync) if connected to a compatible 5V ARGB header.

6. Isondlo

To ensure optimal performance and longevity of your fan, regular maintenance is recommended:

• Ukuhlanza: Periodically clean the fan blades and frame to remove dust buildup. Use a soft brush or compressed air. Ensure the fan is powered off before cleaning.
• Ukuhlola: Check cables for any signs of wear or damage. Ensure all connections are secure.
• I-Bearing: The S-FDB bearing is designed to be maintenance-free. Do not attempt to disassemble the fan.

7. Ukuxazulula izinkinga

• Umlandeli ongapholi:
  • Hlola ukuthi isixhumi se-PWM esine-pin 4 sixhunywe kahle yini ku-header ye-motherboard fan.
  • Ensure the motherboard fan header is enabled in the BIOS/UEFI settings.
  • Qinisekisa ukuthi ukunikezwa kwamandla kusebenza kahle.
• ARGB Lighting Not Working/Incorrect Colors:
  • Confirm the 3-pin ARGB connector is securely plugged into a +5V ARGB header ebhodini lomama.
  • Qiniseka ukuthi usebenzisa i-a +5V ARGB header, not a 12V RGB header. Connecting to a 12V header can damage the fan's LEDs.
  • Check your motherboard's RGB software for lighting control and ensure it is properly configured.
  • If using multiple fans, ensure the ARGB sharing connectors are properly linked.
• Umsindo Oweqile:
  • Ensure the fan is securely mounted and screws are tightened appropriately.
  • Hlola ukuthi azikho yini izintambo noma izithiyo ezithinta ama-fan blades.
  • Hlanza noma yikuphi ukwakheka kothuli kuma-fan blades.

8. Imininingwane

9. Iwaranti kanye Nokusekela

For warranty information and technical support, please refer to the official Thermalright webisayithi noma uxhumane nesevisi yabo yamakhasimende ngokuqondile. Gcina irisidi lakho lokuthenga njengobufakazi bokuthenga izimangalo zewaranti.