How to Add Unsupported Chinese Motherboards to SignalRGB

Download Plugins

• Repository: Click here
• 1-Click Install: Add to SignalRGB

Introduction

• What is this: A community-driven collection of custom JavaScript plugins for SignalRGB that brings full lighting control and ARGB header synchronization to Chinese motherboards.
• Why it is needed: Popular motherboards from brands like Colorful and Maxsun lack official integration in SignalRGB. These plugins bridge the communication gap, allowing your motherboard’s onboard LEDs and 5V 3-pin ARGB headers to sync with your whole setup.
• Prerequisites:
  • SignalRGB installed (latest stable build recommended).
  • Run SignalRGB as Administrator (required for low-level motherboard bus and SMBus communication).
  • Original OEM motherboard software closed or uninstalled (e.g., Colorful iGame Center, Maxsun Sync) to prevent hardware lockups and lighting conflicts.

Supported Hardware & Controllers

Below is the reference table of supported motherboard controller chips and hardware IDs:

Supported Motherboard Models

Colorful Motherboards

The Colorful plugin (Colorful_Motherboard_Controller.js) supports modern Intel (Z890, Z790, B760, Z690) and AMD (X870, B850, B650, B550) boards:

• iGame Series:
  • iGame Z890 VULCAN X V20
  • iGame Z890 VULCAN W V20
  • iGame Z890 FLOW V20
  • iGame Z790D5 FLOW V20
  • iGame Z790D5 Loong Edition V20
  • iGame B760M ULTRA Z D5
• CVN Series:
  • CVN X870 ARK FROZEN V14
  • CVN B550M GAMING FROZEN V14
  • CVN Z690M GAMING FROZEN
• COLORFIRE Series:
  • COLORFIRE B850M-MEOW WIFI7
  • COLORFIRE B650M-MEOW WIFI ORANGE
• BATTLE-AX Series:
  • BATTLE-AX B850M-PLUS S WIFI7
  • BATTLE-AX B850M-PLUS WIFI7
  • BATTLE-AX B650M-WHITE WIFI
  • BATTLE-AX B650M-PLUS WIFI
  • BATTLE-AX B650M-E PRO

Maxsun Motherboards

The Maxsun plugins (Maxsun_ENE_Chip_6k7750.js and Maxsun_Nuvoton.js) include a Default Maxsun device profile that covers most modern Maxsun motherboards equipped with ENE or Nuvoton microcontrollers:

• MS-iCraft Z790 White
• Compatible Maxsun B650 / B760 / Z790 series boards with matching ENE (0x0CF2) or Nuvoton (0x0416) controller IDs.

Step-by-Step Installation

Method 1: 1-Click Install (Recommended)

1. Ensure SignalRGB is running on your PC.
2. Click the following install link: Install via SignalRGB Add-on.
3. SignalRGB will open a prompt asking to install the custom repository. Confirm the prompt.
4. Restart SignalRGB from your system tray to ensure the new scripts are initialized.

Method 2: Manual Installation

1. Locate the SignalRGB Plugins Folder: Click here (or navigate to %USERPROFILE%\Documents\WhirlwindFX\SignalRGB\Plugins).
2. Download the plugin files from the GitLab Repository:
   • Colorful_Motherboard_Controller.js (for Colorful boards)
   • Maxsun_ENE_Chip_6k7750.js (for Maxsun ENE-based boards)
   • Maxsun_Nuvoton.js (for Maxsun Nuvoton-based boards)
3. Place the downloaded .js file(s) corresponding to your board into the Plugins folder.
4. Fully exit SignalRGB from the system tray (right-click SignalRGB icon > Quit) and relaunch it.
5. In SignalRGB, open Devices and verify that your motherboard appears in the device list.

Troubleshooting & FAQ

• Motherboard Not Detected:
  • Open Device Manager and check under Human Interface Devices (HID) or Universal Serial Bus devices.
  • Double-click the motherboard controller device, open the Details tab, and choose Hardware Ids to view the VID and PID.
  • Verify that the VID and PID match one of the supported IDs listed in the table above.
• Lighting Stuttering or Freezing:
  • Verify that OEM utility software (such as Colorful iGame Center or Maxsun Sync) is completely closed and not starting automatically on Windows boot.
  • Simultaneous requests to the motherboard’s I2C/SMBus or USB interface cause communication collisions.
• Run as Administrator:
  • Direct motherboard I/O communication can require elevated privileges on Windows. Right-click SignalRGB and choose Run as administrator.
• Requesting Support for New Motherboards:
  • If your board’s VID/PID is not yet supported, submit a new device request with your hardware details: Create a New Device Issue on GitLab.