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CLeon14
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6 years ago
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Arria 10 PCIE gen3 support gen2 or gen1

I want to use Arria 10 PCIE which support gen 3. I want to know will it support a mother board with gen2 and gen1 as well?

I think PCIE gen3 device should able to support gen2 and gen1. But just want to double confirm. Thanks!

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    BoonT_Intel
    6 years ago

    Hi Sir,

    Yes, all PCIe device has backward compatibility. If the PCIe device is gen3. It will also work in Gen2 and Gen1 slot as well.

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    BoonT_Intel
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    6 years ago

    Hi Sir,

    Yes, all PCIe device has backward compatibility. If the PCIe device is gen3. It will also work in Gen2 and Gen1 slot as well.