Why does my OS freeze when using the Intel® Stratix® 10 PCIe Hard IP core?

Due to a problem with the Intel® Quartus® Prime Pro Edition Software version 17.1, you may see your operating system freeze on boot or experience no PCIe* linkup, when using the Stratix® 10 GX PCIe Hard IP core.

This is due to an improper setting in the Intel® Quartus® software. This issue affects Stratix® 10 GX devices with ES1 L-Tiles, ES2 L-Tiles, or ES H-Tiles.

Using the links below, install patch 0.02 on top of Quartus Prime Pro 17.1. Regenerate the Intel® Stratix® 10 PCIe Hard IP variant and recompile your design.

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Linux patch

Windows patch

This problem is fixed starting with the Intel® Quartus® Prime Pro Edition Software version 17.1.1.