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In a previous answer, it was stated that the I210 programming pins ( NVM_CS, SI, SO and SK ) are not able to be tri-stated. After looking at the I210 datasheet, I found that in section 2.3.2 FLASH, it lists these pins as type" T/s" , meaning tristate-able. Then in section 4.4.2, Disabling Both LAN and PCIe Function Device off, it says " While in disable mode, the PCIe is in L3 state. The PHY is in power down mode. Output buffers are tri-stated."
My question - Do these tri-stated output buffers include the programming pins ( NVM_CS, SI, SO and SK ) ? Please confirm.
Thank you
Whitney Ballard
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Hello, @WBall:
Thank you for contacting Intel Embedded Community.
We apologize for the confusion.
These are tri-state pins that can be configured when they are disabled. You can confirm this information in section 4.4.2, on page 143 of the Intel(R) Ethernet Controller I210 Datasheet document # 333016 that can be found at:
Best regards,

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