drivers/pci/controller/dwc/pci-imx6.c | 45 +++++++++++---------------- 1 file changed, 19 insertions(+), 26 deletions(-)
From: Richard Zhu <hongxing.zhu@nxp.com>
Commit 610fa91d9863 ("PCI: imx6: Assert PERST# before enabling regulators")
introduced a boot hang on i.MX6Q/DL variants by reordering the
initialization sequence, which exposed a critical PHY power control issue.
Root cause:
Before commit 610fa91d9863 ("PCI: imx6: Assert PERST# before enabling regulators"),
the sequence was:
1. imx_pcie_assert_core_reset() - asserts TEST_PD, asserts REF_CLK_EN
2. imx_pcie_clk_enable() - clears TEST_PD, asserts REF_CLK_EN
3. Link training starts with TEST_PD properly cleared ✓
After commit 610fa91d9863 ("PCI: imx6: Assert PERST# before enabling regulators"),
the sequence became:
1. imx_pcie_clk_enable() - clears TEST_PD, asserts REF_CLK_EN
2. imx_pcie_assert_core_reset() - re-asserts TEST_PD, asserts REF_CLK_EN
3. imx_pcie_deassert_core_reset() - does NOT clear TEST_PD
4. Link training starts with TEST_PD still asserted ✗
The reordering caused TEST_PD to be cleared prematurely in clk_enable(),
then re-asserted by assert_core_reset(), and never cleared again before
link training, resulting in the boot hang.
The fix requires two interdependent changes that cannot be split:
1. Move TEST_PD control to imx6q_pcie_core_reset() where it belongs
logically with reset operations
2. Remove TEST_PD manipulation from imx6q_pcie_enable_ref_clk() to
prevent premature clearing
Applying only change #1 results in device detection failure because
TEST_PD gets cleared too early in clk_enable(), then re-asserted in
assert_core_reset(), then cleared again in deassert_core_reset(). This
premature clearing disrupts the proper PHY power-up sequence.
Both changes together ensure the correct sequence:
1. REF_CLK_EN asserted in clk_enable() (TEST_PD untouched)
2. TEST_PD asserted in assert_core_reset()
3. TEST_PD cleared in deassert_core_reset()
4. Link training starts with proper PHY state ✓
The previous delay in imx6q_pcie_enable_ref_clk() was a workaround for
async reset synchronization when ref clock and PHY power were coupled.
With proper sequencing, this delay is no longer needed.
i.MX6Q/DL PCIe PHY requires ~120us between TEST_PD de-assertion and link
training start. This timing is already satisfied by the PERST# toggling
sequence in imx_pcie_assert_perst(), which is called after
imx_pcie_deassert_core_reset(). The PERST# assertion time is much longer
than 120us, providing sufficient delay.
Additional changes:
- Update imx6qp_pcie_core_reset() to call imx6q_pcie_core_reset() for
shared PHY power management, avoiding code duplication
- Add explicit imx_pcie_assert_core_reset() calls in error paths to
ensure proper cleanup
Fixes: 610fa91d9863 ("PCI: imx6: Assert PERST# before enabling regulators")
Signed-off-by: Richard Zhu <hongxing.zhu@nxp.com>
Reported-by: Leonardo Costa <leoreis.costa@gmail.com>
Closes: https://lore.kernel.org/lkml/20260629143439.361560-1-leoreis.costa@gmail.com/
Tested-by: Leonardo Costa <leonardo.costa@toradex.com>
Reviewed-by: Frank Li <Frank.Li@nxp.com>
---
Changes in v3:
Update the commit descriptions to address the following items.
- Clarify the root cause of this regresssion.
- Describe why both changes are mandatory required to fix this
regression.
- Justify the delay removal also.
Changes in v2:
Per Sashiko's review, invoke imx_pcie_assert_core_reset() explicitly
in error path of imx_pcie_host_init() and imx_pcie_host_exit().
---
drivers/pci/controller/dwc/pci-imx6.c | 45 +++++++++++----------------
1 file changed, 19 insertions(+), 26 deletions(-)
diff --git a/drivers/pci/controller/dwc/pci-imx6.c b/drivers/pci/controller/dwc/pci-imx6.c
index e25f938eefe23..45ab21c9769a4 100644
--- a/drivers/pci/controller/dwc/pci-imx6.c
+++ b/drivers/pci/controller/dwc/pci-imx6.c
@@ -681,21 +681,12 @@ static int imx_pcie_attach_pd(struct device *dev)
static int imx6q_pcie_enable_ref_clk(struct imx_pcie *imx_pcie, bool enable)
{
- if (enable) {
- /* power up core phy and enable ref clock */
- regmap_clear_bits(imx_pcie->iomuxc_gpr, IOMUXC_GPR1, IMX6Q_GPR1_PCIE_TEST_PD);
- /*
- * The async reset input need ref clock to sync internally,
- * when the ref clock comes after reset, internal synced
- * reset time is too short, cannot meet the requirement.
- * Add a ~10us delay here.
- */
- usleep_range(10, 100);
- regmap_set_bits(imx_pcie->iomuxc_gpr, IOMUXC_GPR1, IMX6Q_GPR1_PCIE_REF_CLK_EN);
- } else {
- regmap_clear_bits(imx_pcie->iomuxc_gpr, IOMUXC_GPR1, IMX6Q_GPR1_PCIE_REF_CLK_EN);
- regmap_set_bits(imx_pcie->iomuxc_gpr, IOMUXC_GPR1, IMX6Q_GPR1_PCIE_TEST_PD);
- }
+ if (enable)
+ regmap_set_bits(imx_pcie->iomuxc_gpr, IOMUXC_GPR1,
+ IMX6Q_GPR1_PCIE_REF_CLK_EN);
+ else
+ regmap_clear_bits(imx_pcie->iomuxc_gpr, IOMUXC_GPR1,
+ IMX6Q_GPR1_PCIE_REF_CLK_EN);
return 0;
}
@@ -824,23 +815,23 @@ static int imx6sx_pcie_core_reset(struct imx_pcie *imx_pcie, bool assert)
return 0;
}
-static int imx6qp_pcie_core_reset(struct imx_pcie *imx_pcie, bool assert)
+static int imx6q_pcie_core_reset(struct imx_pcie *imx_pcie, bool assert)
{
- regmap_update_bits(imx_pcie->iomuxc_gpr, IOMUXC_GPR1, IMX6Q_GPR1_PCIE_SW_RST,
- assert ? IMX6Q_GPR1_PCIE_SW_RST : 0);
- if (!assert)
- usleep_range(200, 500);
+ if (assert)
+ regmap_set_bits(imx_pcie->iomuxc_gpr, IOMUXC_GPR1,
+ IMX6Q_GPR1_PCIE_TEST_PD);
+ else
+ regmap_clear_bits(imx_pcie->iomuxc_gpr, IOMUXC_GPR1,
+ IMX6Q_GPR1_PCIE_TEST_PD);
return 0;
}
-static int imx6q_pcie_core_reset(struct imx_pcie *imx_pcie, bool assert)
+static int imx6qp_pcie_core_reset(struct imx_pcie *imx_pcie, bool assert)
{
- if (!assert)
- return 0;
-
- regmap_set_bits(imx_pcie->iomuxc_gpr, IOMUXC_GPR1, IMX6Q_GPR1_PCIE_TEST_PD);
- regmap_set_bits(imx_pcie->iomuxc_gpr, IOMUXC_GPR1, IMX6Q_GPR1_PCIE_REF_CLK_EN);
+ imx6q_pcie_core_reset(imx_pcie, assert);
+ regmap_update_bits(imx_pcie->iomuxc_gpr, IOMUXC_GPR1, IMX6Q_GPR1_PCIE_SW_RST,
+ assert ? IMX6Q_GPR1_PCIE_SW_RST : 0);
return 0;
}
@@ -1451,6 +1442,7 @@ static int imx_pcie_host_init(struct dw_pcie_rp *pp)
return 0;
err_phy_off:
+ imx_pcie_assert_core_reset(imx_pcie);
phy_power_off(imx_pcie->phy);
err_phy_exit:
phy_exit(imx_pcie->phy);
@@ -1475,6 +1467,7 @@ static void imx_pcie_host_exit(struct dw_pcie_rp *pp)
dev_err(pci->dev, "unable to power off PHY\n");
phy_exit(imx_pcie->phy);
}
+ imx_pcie_assert_core_reset(imx_pcie);
imx_pcie_clk_disable(imx_pcie);
if (!pci->pp.skip_pwrctrl_off)
--
2.34.1
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