A device that does not support hot-socketing may interrupt system operation or cause contention by driving out before or during power-up. In a hot socketing situation, the MAX II device’s output buffers are turned off during system power-up. MAX II devices do not drive out until the device attains proper operating conditions and is fully configured. See “Power-On Reset Circuitry” on page 4–6 for information about turn-on voltages.……