This answer record identifies starting points when debugging hardware related issues to PCI Express.
NOTE: This answer record is a part of the Xilinx Solution Center for PCI Express(Xilinx Answer 34536).TheXilinx Solution Center for PCI Express is available to address all questions related to PCIe. Whether you are starting a new design with PCIe or troubleshooting a problem, use the Solution Center for PCIeto guide you to the right information.
The system is booting, but the endpoint is not recognized by hardware; see (Xilinx Answer 34777).
The system is hanging or locking up during the boot process or after data transfers begin; see (Xilinx Answer 35034).
the device is recognized, but problems occur during operation of the design; see (Xilinx Answer 35033).
For link training issues debugging guide (Virtex-5 Integrated PCI Express Block Plus); see (Xilinx Answer 42368).
Revision History
12/10/2011 - Added Answer Record42368
08/13/2010 - Initial Release