PCIE Hard IP for for HSMC port

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Hi,

In Cyclone IVGX development kit (NOT the starter kit) with EP4CGX150DF31, the schematic shows that the PCIE hard ip is available for transceiver block GXBL0 - transceiver channels 0-3 (PCIE x4 or HSMC XCVR PORT B ).

My doubts are:

1. Does this mean that i can use pcie hard ip if i wish to initiate PCI express connection via HSMC port B (not the pcie edge connector)?

2. The user guide also states that HSMC port B only supports single ended signaling. Will that be an issue if i want to use PCIE connection via the HSMC port B?

regards.

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Hi Barron,

Did you able to find answers to your questions above? I am having the same questions in mind. Can you (or anyone) please shed some light here?