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 Example to get state:
 gpioget gpiochip7 14
 
+Both the MIOs and EMIOs can be accessed via the zynq_gpio instance which comprises 118 pins 
+(54 MIOs and 64 EMIOs).
+
 ## Running the EIVE OBSW on a Raspberry Pi
 
 Special section for running the EIVE OBSW on the Raspberry Pi.