diff --git a/drivers/pci/controller/dwc/pcie-dw-rockchip.c b/drivers/pci/controller/dwc/pcie-dw-rockchip.c
index fa40f51e469d..008567cff71e 100644
--- a/drivers/pci/controller/dwc/pcie-dw-rockchip.c
+++ b/drivers/pci/controller/dwc/pcie-dw-rockchip.c
@@ -1060,8 +1060,16 @@ static int rk_pcie_resource_get(struct platform_device *pdev,
 	if (IS_ERR(rk_pcie->apb_base))
 		return PTR_ERR(rk_pcie->apb_base);
 
+	/*
+	 * Rest the device before enabling power because some of the
+	 * platforms may use external refclk input with the some power
+	 * rail connect to 100MHz OSC chip. So once the power is up for
+	 * the slot and the refclk is available, which isn't quite follow
+	 * the spec. We should make sure it is in reset state before
+	 * everthing's ready.
+	 */
 	rk_pcie->rst_gpio = devm_gpiod_get_optional(&pdev->dev, "reset",
-						    GPIOD_OUT_HIGH);
+						    GPIOD_OUT_LOW);
 	if (IS_ERR(rk_pcie->rst_gpio)) {
 		dev_err(&pdev->dev, "invalid reset-gpios property in node\n");
 		return PTR_ERR(rk_pcie->rst_gpio);