TL Fan Number Guide
TL Fan Number Guide
- The TL controller is uniquely designed to support 2 devices (TL and TL LCD), so 1 TL controller should be counted as 2 USB devices.
- Moreover, EDGE PSU’s USB hub port functions as a 1-to-7 USB hub, and spreads into port#2/3/4 – 2 devices, and port# 1-1 device. Thus, it is recommended to connect the TL controller to port #2/3/4.
- Connecting a USB hub adds an additional level. Each device counts as one level, with a maximum of five levels allowed.
- Below is the tested maximun number of TL & TL LCD fans in different scenarios for the tested motherboards.
1. Connect the TL controller to the motherboard internal 9-pin USB 2.0 port directly
| Controller Type | Max total fans | Max total TL LCD fans | Max TL fans each port | Max TL LCD fan each port |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TL Controller | 16 | 9 | 10 | 3 |
| TL Controller (Shift AIO Version) | 16 | 8 | 10 | 3 |
According to the USB rules, when you connect a hub, it creates an additional level. Each USB device counts as a level, and you can add up to a maximum of 5 levels.
2. Connect the TL controller to the Edge PSU, and the Edge PSU motherboard signal via internal 9-pin USB 2.0 port or random rear IO USB Type A port
| Controller Type | Max total fans | Max total TL LCD fans | Max TL fans each port | Max TL LCD fan each port |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TL Controller | 16 | 6 | 10 | 2 |
| TL Controller (Shift AIO Version) | 16 | 6 | 10 | 2 |
According to the USB rules, when you connect a hub, it creates an additional level. Each USB device counts as a level, and you can add up to a maximum of 5 levels.
3. Connect the TL controller to the Edge PSU, and the Edge PSU motherboard signal via Intel native USB Type A level 1 port
| Controller Type | Max total fans | Max total TL LCD fans | Max TL fans each port | Max TL LCD fan each port |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TL Controller | 16 | 9 | 10 | 3 |
| TL Controller (Shift AIO Version) | 16 | 8 | 10 | 3 |
According to the USB rules, when you connect a hub, it creates an additional level. Each USB device counts as a level, and you can add up to a maximum of 5 levels.
List of tested motherboard that can support 2 TL controllers for 12 TL LCD fans or 1 TL controller for 9 TL LCD fans:
- ASUS ROG STRIX Z790-E GAMING WIFI II
- ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z790 DARK HERO
- ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z790 APEX
- ASUS ROG STRIX Z790-A GAMING WIFI D4
- ASUS TUF GAMING Z790-PLUS D4
- MSI MPG Z790 CARBON WIFI
- MSI MPG Z790 EDGE WIFI
- MSI MPG Z790 EDGE WIFI DDR5
- MSI MAG Z790 TOMAHAWK WIFI DDR5
- Gigabyte Z790 AORUS MASTER X
- Gigabyte Z790 AORUS PRO X
- Gigabyte Z790 AORUS TACHYON
- Gigabyte Z790 AERO G
- ASRock Z790 Riptide
- ASRock Z790 PG SONIC
- ASRock Z790 Taichi Carrara
List of tested motherboard that can support only 1 controller for 7 TL LCD fans:
- ASUS ROG STRIX Z790-I GAMING WIFI
- ASUS PRIME Z790M-PLUS-CSM
- ASUS ASUS PRIME Z790-P WIFI
- MSI PRO Z790-A WIFI DDR4
- MSI MSI PRO Z790-P WIFI
- Gigabyte Z790 GAMING X
- Gigabyte Z790 D DDR4
- Gigabyte Z790 AORUS ELITE AV
- ASRock Z790 Steel Legend WiFi
- ASRock Z790 Pro RS
- ASRock Z790 Lightning WiFi
- ASRock Z790M-TX WiFi