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16 years ago

Stratix4GX PCIe development board to used as root port

I wanted to know if anyone has used the Altera Stratix4GX PCIe card as a root port. I have used it as endpoint but have not used as a root- port. As an endpoint all I have to do is plug in t...
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16 years ago

So you have to build your own motherboard or use a eval card that has a PCIe socket to let another PCIe card connect to your root port.

E.g., look at that board: altera stratix iv gx/gt pci express gen 2 / usb 3.0 / sfp+ development platform (http://www.hitechglobal.com/boards/stratix4gx.htm) from hitech global (http://www.hitechglobal.com).

http://www.hitechglobal.com/images/S4GX-PCIE.jpg

It has a general-purpose connector on top which allows for adapters to be used. One of these is a PCIe plug adapter called »FMC daughter card with x8 PCI Express Root«:

http://www.hitechglobal.com/images/PCIExpress_FMC_f.jpg