diff --git a/Libraries/PeriphDrivers/Include/MAX32520/gpio.h b/Libraries/PeriphDrivers/Include/MAX32520/gpio.h
index 9a4028ca82f..e4f4eb499c1 100644
--- a/Libraries/PeriphDrivers/Include/MAX32520/gpio.h
+++ b/Libraries/PeriphDrivers/Include/MAX32520/gpio.h
@@ -127,12 +127,26 @@ typedef enum {
 
 /**
  * @brief   Enumeration type for drive strength on a given pin.
+ *          This represents what the two GPIO_DS[2] (Drive Strength) 
+ *          registers are set to for a given GPIO pin; NOT the
+ *          drive strength level.
+ *
+ *          For example:
+ *              MXC_GPIO_DRVSTR_0: GPIO_DS1[pin] = 0; GPIO_DS0[pin] = 0
+ *              MXC_GPIO_DRVSTR_1: GPIO_DS1[pin] = 0; GPIO_DS0[pin] = 1
+ *              MXC_GPIO_DRVSTR_2: GPIO_DS1[pin] = 1; GPIO_DS0[pin] = 0
+ *              MXC_GPIO_DRVSTR_3: GPIO_DS1[pin] = 1; GPIO_DS0[pin] = 1
+ *
+ *          Refer to the user guide and datasheet to select the
+ *          appropriate drive strength. Note: the drive strength values
+ *          are not linear, and can vary from pin-to-pin and the state
+ *          of the GPIO pin (alternate function and voltage level).
  */
 typedef enum {
-    MXC_GPIO_DRVSTR_0, ///< Drive Strength 0
-    MXC_GPIO_DRVSTR_1, ///< Drive Strength 1
-    MXC_GPIO_DRVSTR_2, ///< Drive Strength 2
-    MXC_GPIO_DRVSTR_3, ///< Drive Strength 3
+    MXC_GPIO_DRVSTR_0, ///< Drive Strength GPIO_DS[2][pin]=0b00
+    MXC_GPIO_DRVSTR_1, ///< Drive Strength GPIO_DS[2][pin]=0b01
+    MXC_GPIO_DRVSTR_2, ///< Drive Strength GPIO_DS[2][pin]=0b10
+    MXC_GPIO_DRVSTR_3, ///< Drive Strength GPIO_DS[2][pin]=0b11
 } mxc_gpio_drvstr_t;
 
 /**
diff --git a/Libraries/PeriphDrivers/Include/MAX32570/gpio.h b/Libraries/PeriphDrivers/Include/MAX32570/gpio.h
index 93ba48c1458..16d643f9459 100644
--- a/Libraries/PeriphDrivers/Include/MAX32570/gpio.h
+++ b/Libraries/PeriphDrivers/Include/MAX32570/gpio.h
@@ -126,12 +126,26 @@ typedef enum {
 
 /**
  * @brief   Enumeration type for drive strength on a given pin.
+ *          This represents what the two GPIO_DS[2] (Drive Strength) 
+ *          registers are set to for a given GPIO pin; NOT the
+ *          drive strength level.
+ *
+ *          For example:
+ *              MXC_GPIO_DRVSTR_0: GPIO_DS1[pin] = 0; GPIO_DS0[pin] = 0
+ *              MXC_GPIO_DRVSTR_1: GPIO_DS1[pin] = 0; GPIO_DS0[pin] = 1
+ *              MXC_GPIO_DRVSTR_2: GPIO_DS1[pin] = 1; GPIO_DS0[pin] = 0
+ *              MXC_GPIO_DRVSTR_3: GPIO_DS1[pin] = 1; GPIO_DS0[pin] = 1
+ *
+ *          Refer to the user guide and datasheet to select the
+ *          appropriate drive strength. Note: the drive strength values
+ *          are not linear, and can vary from pin-to-pin and the state
+ *          of the GPIO pin (alternate function and voltage level).
  */
 typedef enum {
-    MXC_GPIO_DRVSTR_0, ///< Drive Strength 0
-    MXC_GPIO_DRVSTR_1, ///< Drive Strength 1
-    MXC_GPIO_DRVSTR_2, ///< Drive Strength 2
-    MXC_GPIO_DRVSTR_3, ///< Drive Strength 3
+    MXC_GPIO_DRVSTR_0, ///< Drive Strength GPIO_DS[2][pin]=0b00
+    MXC_GPIO_DRVSTR_1, ///< Drive Strength GPIO_DS[2][pin]=0b01
+    MXC_GPIO_DRVSTR_2, ///< Drive Strength GPIO_DS[2][pin]=0b10
+    MXC_GPIO_DRVSTR_3, ///< Drive Strength GPIO_DS[2][pin]=0b11
 } mxc_gpio_drvstr_t;
 
 /**
diff --git a/Libraries/PeriphDrivers/Include/MAX32572/gpio.h b/Libraries/PeriphDrivers/Include/MAX32572/gpio.h
index 1ac45ff9d67..6160c4d7007 100644
--- a/Libraries/PeriphDrivers/Include/MAX32572/gpio.h
+++ b/Libraries/PeriphDrivers/Include/MAX32572/gpio.h
@@ -127,12 +127,26 @@ typedef enum {
 
 /**
  * @brief   Enumeration type for drive strength on a given pin.
+ *          This represents what the two GPIO_DS[2] (Drive Strength) 
+ *          registers are set to for a given GPIO pin; NOT the
+ *          drive strength level.
+ *
+ *          For example:
+ *              MXC_GPIO_DRVSTR_0: GPIO_DS1[pin] = 0; GPIO_DS0[pin] = 0
+ *              MXC_GPIO_DRVSTR_1: GPIO_DS1[pin] = 0; GPIO_DS0[pin] = 1
+ *              MXC_GPIO_DRVSTR_2: GPIO_DS1[pin] = 1; GPIO_DS0[pin] = 0
+ *              MXC_GPIO_DRVSTR_3: GPIO_DS1[pin] = 1; GPIO_DS0[pin] = 1
+ *
+ *          Refer to the user guide and datasheet to select the
+ *          appropriate drive strength. Note: the drive strength values
+ *          are not linear, and can vary from pin-to-pin and the state
+ *          of the GPIO pin (alternate function and voltage level).
  */
 typedef enum {
-    MXC_GPIO_DRVSTR_0, ///< Drive Strength 0
-    MXC_GPIO_DRVSTR_1, ///< Drive Strength 1
-    MXC_GPIO_DRVSTR_2, ///< Drive Strength 2
-    MXC_GPIO_DRVSTR_3, ///< Drive Strength 3
+    MXC_GPIO_DRVSTR_0, ///< Drive Strength GPIO_DS[2][pin]=0b00
+    MXC_GPIO_DRVSTR_1, ///< Drive Strength GPIO_DS[2][pin]=0b01
+    MXC_GPIO_DRVSTR_2, ///< Drive Strength GPIO_DS[2][pin]=0b10
+    MXC_GPIO_DRVSTR_3, ///< Drive Strength GPIO_DS[2][pin]=0b11
 } mxc_gpio_drvstr_t;
 
 /**
diff --git a/Libraries/PeriphDrivers/Include/MAX32650/gpio.h b/Libraries/PeriphDrivers/Include/MAX32650/gpio.h
index 3908b760b17..fe8d78730e5 100644
--- a/Libraries/PeriphDrivers/Include/MAX32650/gpio.h
+++ b/Libraries/PeriphDrivers/Include/MAX32650/gpio.h
@@ -126,13 +126,27 @@ typedef enum {
 } mxc_gpio_vssel_t;
 
 /**
- * @brief   Enumeration type for drive strength configuration.
+ * @brief   Enumeration type for drive strength on a given pin.
+ *          This represents what the two GPIO_DS[2] (Drive Strength) 
+ *          registers are set to for a given GPIO pin; NOT the
+ *          drive strength level.
+ *
+ *          For example:
+ *              MXC_GPIO_DRVSTR_0: GPIO_DS1[pin] = 0; GPIO_DS0[pin] = 0
+ *              MXC_GPIO_DRVSTR_1: GPIO_DS1[pin] = 0; GPIO_DS0[pin] = 1
+ *              MXC_GPIO_DRVSTR_2: GPIO_DS1[pin] = 1; GPIO_DS0[pin] = 0
+ *              MXC_GPIO_DRVSTR_3: GPIO_DS1[pin] = 1; GPIO_DS0[pin] = 1
+ *
+ *          Refer to the user guide and datasheet to select the
+ *          appropriate drive strength. Note: the drive strength values
+ *          are not linear, and can vary from pin-to-pin and the state
+ *          of the GPIO pin (alternate function and voltage level).
  */
 typedef enum {
-    MXC_GPIO_DRVSTR_0, /**< Drive Strength 0 */
-    MXC_GPIO_DRVSTR_1, /**< Drive Strength 1 */
-    MXC_GPIO_DRVSTR_2, /**< Drive Strength 2 */
-    MXC_GPIO_DRVSTR_3, /**< Drive Strength 3 */
+    MXC_GPIO_DRVSTR_0, /**< Drive Strength GPIO_DS[2][pin]=0b00 */
+    MXC_GPIO_DRVSTR_1, /**< Drive Strength GPIO_DS[2][pin]=0b01 */
+    MXC_GPIO_DRVSTR_2, /**< Drive Strength GPIO_DS[2][pin]=0b10 */
+    MXC_GPIO_DRVSTR_3, /**< Drive Strength GPIO_DS[2][pin]=0b11 */
 } mxc_gpio_drvstr_t;
 
 /**
diff --git a/Libraries/PeriphDrivers/Include/MAX32655/gpio.h b/Libraries/PeriphDrivers/Include/MAX32655/gpio.h
index 826deaeaf63..14d13cf992d 100644
--- a/Libraries/PeriphDrivers/Include/MAX32655/gpio.h
+++ b/Libraries/PeriphDrivers/Include/MAX32655/gpio.h
@@ -126,12 +126,26 @@ typedef enum {
 
 /**
  * @brief   Enumeration type for drive strength on a given pin.
+ *          This represents what the two GPIO_DS[2] (Drive Strength) 
+ *          registers are set to for a given GPIO pin; NOT the
+ *          drive strength level.
+ *
+ *          For example:
+ *              MXC_GPIO_DRVSTR_0: GPIO_DS1[pin] = 0; GPIO_DS0[pin] = 0
+ *              MXC_GPIO_DRVSTR_1: GPIO_DS1[pin] = 0; GPIO_DS0[pin] = 1
+ *              MXC_GPIO_DRVSTR_2: GPIO_DS1[pin] = 1; GPIO_DS0[pin] = 0
+ *              MXC_GPIO_DRVSTR_3: GPIO_DS1[pin] = 1; GPIO_DS0[pin] = 1
+ *
+ *          Refer to the user guide and datasheet to select the
+ *          appropriate drive strength. Note: the drive strength values
+ *          are not linear, and can vary from pin-to-pin and the state
+ *          of the GPIO pin (alternate function and voltage level).
  */
 typedef enum {
-    MXC_GPIO_DRVSTR_0, /**< Drive Strength 0 */
-    MXC_GPIO_DRVSTR_1, /**< Drive Strength 1 */
-    MXC_GPIO_DRVSTR_2, /**< Drive Strength 2 */
-    MXC_GPIO_DRVSTR_3, /**< Drive Strength 3 */
+    MXC_GPIO_DRVSTR_0, /**< Drive Strength GPIO_DS[2][pin]=0b00 */
+    MXC_GPIO_DRVSTR_1, /**< Drive Strength GPIO_DS[2][pin]=0b01 */
+    MXC_GPIO_DRVSTR_2, /**< Drive Strength GPIO_DS[2][pin]=0b10 */
+    MXC_GPIO_DRVSTR_3, /**< Drive Strength GPIO_DS[2][pin]=0b11 */
 } mxc_gpio_drvstr_t;
 
 /**
diff --git a/Libraries/PeriphDrivers/Include/MAX32660/gpio.h b/Libraries/PeriphDrivers/Include/MAX32660/gpio.h
index 7b6882ecd8c..0ec9e92ef33 100644
--- a/Libraries/PeriphDrivers/Include/MAX32660/gpio.h
+++ b/Libraries/PeriphDrivers/Include/MAX32660/gpio.h
@@ -105,12 +105,26 @@ typedef enum {
 
 /**
  * @brief   Enumeration type for drive strength on a given pin.
+ *          This represents what the two GPIO_DS[2] (Drive Strength) 
+ *          registers are set to for a given GPIO pin; NOT the
+ *          drive strength level.
+ *
+ *          For example:
+ *              MXC_GPIO_DRVSTR_0: GPIO_DS1[pin] = 0; GPIO_DS0[pin] = 0
+ *              MXC_GPIO_DRVSTR_1: GPIO_DS1[pin] = 0; GPIO_DS0[pin] = 1
+ *              MXC_GPIO_DRVSTR_2: GPIO_DS1[pin] = 1; GPIO_DS0[pin] = 0
+ *              MXC_GPIO_DRVSTR_3: GPIO_DS1[pin] = 1; GPIO_DS0[pin] = 1
+ *
+ *          Refer to the user guide and datasheet to select the
+ *          appropriate drive strength. Note: the drive strength values
+ *          are not linear, and can vary from pin-to-pin and the state
+ *          of the GPIO pin (alternate function and voltage level).
  */
 typedef enum {
-    MXC_GPIO_DRVSTR_0, ///< Drive Strength 0
-    MXC_GPIO_DRVSTR_1, ///< Drive Strength 1
-    MXC_GPIO_DRVSTR_2, ///< Drive Strength 2
-    MXC_GPIO_DRVSTR_3, ///< Drive Strength 3
+    MXC_GPIO_DRVSTR_0, ///< Drive Strength GPIO_DS[2][pin]=0b00
+    MXC_GPIO_DRVSTR_1, ///< Drive Strength GPIO_DS[2][pin]=0b01
+    MXC_GPIO_DRVSTR_2, ///< Drive Strength GPIO_DS[2][pin]=0b10
+    MXC_GPIO_DRVSTR_3, ///< Drive Strength GPIO_DS[2][pin]=0b11
 } mxc_gpio_drvstr_t;
 
 /**
diff --git a/Libraries/PeriphDrivers/Include/MAX32662/gpio.h b/Libraries/PeriphDrivers/Include/MAX32662/gpio.h
index 7c1ce1d0ed7..d3131883a60 100644
--- a/Libraries/PeriphDrivers/Include/MAX32662/gpio.h
+++ b/Libraries/PeriphDrivers/Include/MAX32662/gpio.h
@@ -125,12 +125,26 @@ typedef enum {
 
 /**
  * @brief   Enumeration type for drive strength on a given pin.
+ *          This represents what the two GPIO_DS[2] (Drive Strength) 
+ *          registers are set to for a given GPIO pin; NOT the
+ *          drive strength level.
+ *
+ *          For example:
+ *              MXC_GPIO_DRVSTR_0: GPIO_DS1[pin] = 0; GPIO_DS0[pin] = 0
+ *              MXC_GPIO_DRVSTR_1: GPIO_DS1[pin] = 0; GPIO_DS0[pin] = 1
+ *              MXC_GPIO_DRVSTR_2: GPIO_DS1[pin] = 1; GPIO_DS0[pin] = 0
+ *              MXC_GPIO_DRVSTR_3: GPIO_DS1[pin] = 1; GPIO_DS0[pin] = 1
+ *
+ *          Refer to the user guide and datasheet to select the
+ *          appropriate drive strength. Note: the drive strength values
+ *          are not linear, and can vary from pin-to-pin and the state
+ *          of the GPIO pin (alternate function and voltage level).
  */
 typedef enum {
-    MXC_GPIO_DRVSTR_0, /**< Drive Strength 0 */
-    MXC_GPIO_DRVSTR_1, /**< Drive Strength 1 */
-    MXC_GPIO_DRVSTR_2, /**< Drive Strength 2 */
-    MXC_GPIO_DRVSTR_3, /**< Drive Strength 3 */
+    MXC_GPIO_DRVSTR_0, /**< Drive Strength GPIO_DS[2][pin]=0b00 */
+    MXC_GPIO_DRVSTR_1, /**< Drive Strength GPIO_DS[2][pin]=0b01 */
+    MXC_GPIO_DRVSTR_2, /**< Drive Strength GPIO_DS[2][pin]=0b10 */
+    MXC_GPIO_DRVSTR_3, /**< Drive Strength GPIO_DS[2][pin]=0b11 */
 } mxc_gpio_drvstr_t;
 
 /**
diff --git a/Libraries/PeriphDrivers/Include/MAX32665/gpio.h b/Libraries/PeriphDrivers/Include/MAX32665/gpio.h
index 3637e4abd43..4931988d60b 100644
--- a/Libraries/PeriphDrivers/Include/MAX32665/gpio.h
+++ b/Libraries/PeriphDrivers/Include/MAX32665/gpio.h
@@ -124,13 +124,27 @@ typedef enum {
 } mxc_gpio_vssel_t;
 
 /**
- * @brief   Enumeration type for drive strength configuration.
+ * @brief   Enumeration type for drive strength on a given pin.
+ *          This represents what the two GPIO_DS[2] (Drive Strength) 
+ *          registers are set to for a given GPIO pin; NOT the
+ *          drive strength level.
+ *
+ *          For example:
+ *              MXC_GPIO_DRVSTR_0: GPIO_DS1[pin] = 0; GPIO_DS0[pin] = 0
+ *              MXC_GPIO_DRVSTR_1: GPIO_DS1[pin] = 0; GPIO_DS0[pin] = 1
+ *              MXC_GPIO_DRVSTR_2: GPIO_DS1[pin] = 1; GPIO_DS0[pin] = 0
+ *              MXC_GPIO_DRVSTR_3: GPIO_DS1[pin] = 1; GPIO_DS0[pin] = 1
+ *
+ *          Refer to the user guide and datasheet to select the
+ *          appropriate drive strength. Note: the drive strength values
+ *          are not linear, and can vary from pin-to-pin and the state
+ *          of the GPIO pin (alternate function and voltage level).
  */
 typedef enum {
-    MXC_GPIO_DRVSTR_0, /**< Drive Strength 0 */
-    MXC_GPIO_DRVSTR_1, /**< Drive Strength 1 */
-    MXC_GPIO_DRVSTR_2, /**< Drive Strength 2 */
-    MXC_GPIO_DRVSTR_3, /**< Drive Strength 3 */
+    MXC_GPIO_DRVSTR_0, /**< Drive Strength GPIO_DS[2][pin]=0b00 */
+    MXC_GPIO_DRVSTR_1, /**< Drive Strength GPIO_DS[2][pin]=0b01 */
+    MXC_GPIO_DRVSTR_2, /**< Drive Strength GPIO_DS[2][pin]=0b10 */
+    MXC_GPIO_DRVSTR_3, /**< Drive Strength GPIO_DS[2][pin]=0b11 */
 } mxc_gpio_drvstr_t;
 
 /**
diff --git a/Libraries/PeriphDrivers/Include/MAX32670/gpio.h b/Libraries/PeriphDrivers/Include/MAX32670/gpio.h
index 6c12e686d11..d8933256ed9 100644
--- a/Libraries/PeriphDrivers/Include/MAX32670/gpio.h
+++ b/Libraries/PeriphDrivers/Include/MAX32670/gpio.h
@@ -126,12 +126,26 @@ typedef enum {
 
 /**
  * @brief   Enumeration type for drive strength on a given pin.
+ *          This represents what the two GPIO_DS[2] (Drive Strength) 
+ *          registers are set to for a given GPIO pin; NOT the
+ *          drive strength level.
+ *
+ *          For example:
+ *              MXC_GPIO_DRVSTR_0: GPIO_DS1[pin] = 0; GPIO_DS0[pin] = 0
+ *              MXC_GPIO_DRVSTR_1: GPIO_DS1[pin] = 0; GPIO_DS0[pin] = 1
+ *              MXC_GPIO_DRVSTR_2: GPIO_DS1[pin] = 1; GPIO_DS0[pin] = 0
+ *              MXC_GPIO_DRVSTR_3: GPIO_DS1[pin] = 1; GPIO_DS0[pin] = 1
+ *
+ *          Refer to the user guide and datasheet to select the
+ *          appropriate drive strength. Note: the drive strength values
+ *          are not linear, and can vary from pin-to-pin and the state
+ *          of the GPIO pin (alternate function and voltage level).
  */
 typedef enum {
-    MXC_GPIO_DRVSTR_0, ///< Drive Strength 0
-    MXC_GPIO_DRVSTR_1, ///< Drive Strength 1
-    MXC_GPIO_DRVSTR_2, ///< Drive Strength 2
-    MXC_GPIO_DRVSTR_3, ///< Drive Strength 3
+    MXC_GPIO_DRVSTR_0, ///< Drive Strength GPIO_DS[2][pin]=0b00
+    MXC_GPIO_DRVSTR_1, ///< Drive Strength GPIO_DS[2][pin]=0b01
+    MXC_GPIO_DRVSTR_2, ///< Drive Strength GPIO_DS[2][pin]=0b10
+    MXC_GPIO_DRVSTR_3, ///< Drive Strength GPIO_DS[2][pin]=0b11
 } mxc_gpio_drvstr_t;
 
 /**
diff --git a/Libraries/PeriphDrivers/Include/MAX32672/gpio.h b/Libraries/PeriphDrivers/Include/MAX32672/gpio.h
index 936199c079a..97b7983436a 100644
--- a/Libraries/PeriphDrivers/Include/MAX32672/gpio.h
+++ b/Libraries/PeriphDrivers/Include/MAX32672/gpio.h
@@ -126,12 +126,26 @@ typedef enum {
 
 /**
  * @brief   Enumeration type for drive strength on a given pin.
+ *          This represents what the two GPIO_DS[2] (Drive Strength) 
+ *          registers are set to for a given GPIO pin; NOT the
+ *          drive strength level.
+ *
+ *          For example:
+ *              MXC_GPIO_DRVSTR_0: GPIO_DS1[pin] = 0; GPIO_DS0[pin] = 0
+ *              MXC_GPIO_DRVSTR_1: GPIO_DS1[pin] = 0; GPIO_DS0[pin] = 1
+ *              MXC_GPIO_DRVSTR_2: GPIO_DS1[pin] = 1; GPIO_DS0[pin] = 0
+ *              MXC_GPIO_DRVSTR_3: GPIO_DS1[pin] = 1; GPIO_DS0[pin] = 1
+ *
+ *          Refer to the user guide and datasheet to select the
+ *          appropriate drive strength. Note: the drive strength values
+ *          are not linear, and can vary from pin-to-pin and the state
+ *          of the GPIO pin (alternate function and voltage level).
  */
 typedef enum {
-    MXC_GPIO_DRVSTR_0, ///< Drive Strength 0
-    MXC_GPIO_DRVSTR_1, ///< Drive Strength 1
-    MXC_GPIO_DRVSTR_2, ///< Drive Strength 2
-    MXC_GPIO_DRVSTR_3, ///< Drive Strength 3
+    MXC_GPIO_DRVSTR_0, ///< Drive Strength GPIO_DS[2][pin]=0b00
+    MXC_GPIO_DRVSTR_1, ///< Drive Strength GPIO_DS[2][pin]=0b01
+    MXC_GPIO_DRVSTR_2, ///< Drive Strength GPIO_DS[2][pin]=0b10
+    MXC_GPIO_DRVSTR_3, ///< Drive Strength GPIO_DS[2][pin]=0b11
 } mxc_gpio_drvstr_t;
 
 /**
diff --git a/Libraries/PeriphDrivers/Include/MAX32675/gpio.h b/Libraries/PeriphDrivers/Include/MAX32675/gpio.h
index 6839e0bad9e..661becff7a2 100644
--- a/Libraries/PeriphDrivers/Include/MAX32675/gpio.h
+++ b/Libraries/PeriphDrivers/Include/MAX32675/gpio.h
@@ -125,13 +125,27 @@ typedef enum {
 } mxc_gpio_vssel_t;
 
 /**
- * @brief   Enumeration type for the voltage level on a given pin.
+ * @brief   Enumeration type for drive strength on a given pin.
+ *          This represents what the two GPIO_DS[2] (Drive Strength) 
+ *          registers are set to for a given GPIO pin; NOT the
+ *          drive strength level.
+ *
+ *          For example:
+ *              MXC_GPIO_DRVSTR_0: GPIO_DS1[pin] = 0; GPIO_DS0[pin] = 0
+ *              MXC_GPIO_DRVSTR_1: GPIO_DS1[pin] = 0; GPIO_DS0[pin] = 1
+ *              MXC_GPIO_DRVSTR_2: GPIO_DS1[pin] = 1; GPIO_DS0[pin] = 0
+ *              MXC_GPIO_DRVSTR_3: GPIO_DS1[pin] = 1; GPIO_DS0[pin] = 1
+ *
+ *          Refer to the user guide and datasheet to select the
+ *          appropriate drive strength. Note: the drive strength values
+ *          are not linear, and can vary from pin-to-pin and the state
+ *          of the GPIO pin (alternate function and voltage level).
  */
 typedef enum {
-    MXC_GPIO_DRVSTR_0, ///< Drive Strength 0
-    MXC_GPIO_DRVSTR_1, ///< Drive Strength 1
-    MXC_GPIO_DRVSTR_2, ///< Drive Strength 2
-    MXC_GPIO_DRVSTR_3, ///< Drive Strength 3
+    MXC_GPIO_DRVSTR_0, ///< Drive Strength GPIO_DS[2][pin]=0b00
+    MXC_GPIO_DRVSTR_1, ///< Drive Strength GPIO_DS[2][pin]=0b01
+    MXC_GPIO_DRVSTR_2, ///< Drive Strength GPIO_DS[2][pin]=0b10
+    MXC_GPIO_DRVSTR_3, ///< Drive Strength GPIO_DS[2][pin]=0b11
 } mxc_gpio_drvstr_t;
 
 /**
diff --git a/Libraries/PeriphDrivers/Include/MAX32680/gpio.h b/Libraries/PeriphDrivers/Include/MAX32680/gpio.h
index b4ddc6d3756..8b6bbfd3b46 100644
--- a/Libraries/PeriphDrivers/Include/MAX32680/gpio.h
+++ b/Libraries/PeriphDrivers/Include/MAX32680/gpio.h
@@ -126,12 +126,26 @@ typedef enum {
 
 /**
  * @brief   Enumeration type for drive strength on a given pin.
+ *          This represents what the two GPIO_DS[2] (Drive Strength) 
+ *          registers are set to for a given GPIO pin; NOT the
+ *          drive strength level.
+ *
+ *          For example:
+ *              MXC_GPIO_DRVSTR_0: GPIO_DS1[pin] = 0; GPIO_DS0[pin] = 0
+ *              MXC_GPIO_DRVSTR_1: GPIO_DS1[pin] = 0; GPIO_DS0[pin] = 1
+ *              MXC_GPIO_DRVSTR_2: GPIO_DS1[pin] = 1; GPIO_DS0[pin] = 0
+ *              MXC_GPIO_DRVSTR_3: GPIO_DS1[pin] = 1; GPIO_DS0[pin] = 1
+ *
+ *          Refer to the user guide and datasheet to select the
+ *          appropriate drive strength. Note: the drive strength values
+ *          are not linear, and can vary from pin-to-pin and the state
+ *          of the GPIO pin (alternate function and voltage level).
  */
 typedef enum {
-    MXC_GPIO_DRVSTR_0, /**< Drive Strength 0 */
-    MXC_GPIO_DRVSTR_1, /**< Drive Strength 1 */
-    MXC_GPIO_DRVSTR_2, /**< Drive Strength 2 */
-    MXC_GPIO_DRVSTR_3, /**< Drive Strength 3 */
+    MXC_GPIO_DRVSTR_0, ///< Drive Strength GPIO_DS[2][pin]=0b00
+    MXC_GPIO_DRVSTR_1, ///< Drive Strength GPIO_DS[2][pin]=0b01
+    MXC_GPIO_DRVSTR_2, ///< Drive Strength GPIO_DS[2][pin]=0b10
+    MXC_GPIO_DRVSTR_3, ///< Drive Strength GPIO_DS[2][pin]=0b11
 } mxc_gpio_drvstr_t;
 
 /**
diff --git a/Libraries/PeriphDrivers/Include/MAX32690/gpio.h b/Libraries/PeriphDrivers/Include/MAX32690/gpio.h
index 5e5f3f1aae9..9f93da57f55 100644
--- a/Libraries/PeriphDrivers/Include/MAX32690/gpio.h
+++ b/Libraries/PeriphDrivers/Include/MAX32690/gpio.h
@@ -127,12 +127,26 @@ typedef enum {
 
 /**
  * @brief   Enumeration type for drive strength on a given pin.
+ *          This represents what the two GPIO_DS[2] (Drive Strength) 
+ *          registers are set to for a given GPIO pin; NOT the
+ *          drive strength level.
+ *
+ *          For example:
+ *              MXC_GPIO_DRVSTR_0: GPIO_DS1[pin] = 0; GPIO_DS0[pin] = 0
+ *              MXC_GPIO_DRVSTR_1: GPIO_DS1[pin] = 0; GPIO_DS0[pin] = 1
+ *              MXC_GPIO_DRVSTR_2: GPIO_DS1[pin] = 1; GPIO_DS0[pin] = 0
+ *              MXC_GPIO_DRVSTR_3: GPIO_DS1[pin] = 1; GPIO_DS0[pin] = 1
+ *
+ *          Refer to the user guide and datasheet to select the
+ *          appropriate drive strength. Note: the drive strength values
+ *          are not linear, and can vary from pin-to-pin and the state
+ *          of the GPIO pin (alternate function and voltage level).
  */
 typedef enum {
-    MXC_GPIO_DRVSTR_0 = 0, /**< Drive Strength 0 */
-    MXC_GPIO_DRVSTR_1, /**< Drive Strength 1 */
-    MXC_GPIO_DRVSTR_2, /**< Drive Strength 2 */
-    MXC_GPIO_DRVSTR_3, /**< Drive Strength 3 */
+    MXC_GPIO_DRVSTR_0, /**< Drive Strength GPIO_DS[2][pin]=0b00 */
+    MXC_GPIO_DRVSTR_1, /**< Drive Strength GPIO_DS[2][pin]=0b01 */
+    MXC_GPIO_DRVSTR_2, /**< Drive Strength GPIO_DS[2][pin]=0b10 */
+    MXC_GPIO_DRVSTR_3, /**< Drive Strength GPIO_DS[2][pin]=0b11 */
 } mxc_gpio_drvstr_t;
 
 /**
diff --git a/Libraries/PeriphDrivers/Include/MAX78000/gpio.h b/Libraries/PeriphDrivers/Include/MAX78000/gpio.h
index dc9499e9d34..3d33787bd67 100644
--- a/Libraries/PeriphDrivers/Include/MAX78000/gpio.h
+++ b/Libraries/PeriphDrivers/Include/MAX78000/gpio.h
@@ -126,12 +126,26 @@ typedef enum {
 
 /**
  * @brief   Enumeration type for drive strength on a given pin.
+ *          This represents what the two GPIO_DS[2] (Drive Strength) 
+ *          registers are set to for a given GPIO pin; NOT the
+ *          drive strength level.
+ *
+ *          For example:
+ *              MXC_GPIO_DRVSTR_0: GPIO_DS1[pin] = 0; GPIO_DS0[pin] = 0
+ *              MXC_GPIO_DRVSTR_1: GPIO_DS1[pin] = 0; GPIO_DS0[pin] = 1
+ *              MXC_GPIO_DRVSTR_2: GPIO_DS1[pin] = 1; GPIO_DS0[pin] = 0
+ *              MXC_GPIO_DRVSTR_3: GPIO_DS1[pin] = 1; GPIO_DS0[pin] = 1
+ *
+ *          Refer to the user guide and datasheet to select the
+ *          appropriate drive strength. Note: the drive strength values
+ *          are not linear, and can vary from pin-to-pin and the state
+ *          of the GPIO pin (alternate function and voltage level).
  */
 typedef enum {
-    MXC_GPIO_DRVSTR_0, /**< Drive Strength 0 */
-    MXC_GPIO_DRVSTR_1, /**< Drive Strength 1 */
-    MXC_GPIO_DRVSTR_2, /**< Drive Strength 2 */
-    MXC_GPIO_DRVSTR_3, /**< Drive Strength 3 */
+    MXC_GPIO_DRVSTR_0, /**< Drive Strength GPIO_DS[2][pin]=0b00 */
+    MXC_GPIO_DRVSTR_1, /**< Drive Strength GPIO_DS[2][pin]=0b01 */
+    MXC_GPIO_DRVSTR_2, /**< Drive Strength GPIO_DS[2][pin]=0b10 */
+    MXC_GPIO_DRVSTR_3, /**< Drive Strength GPIO_DS[2][pin]=0b11 */
 } mxc_gpio_drvstr_t;
 
 /**
diff --git a/Libraries/PeriphDrivers/Include/MAX78002/gpio.h b/Libraries/PeriphDrivers/Include/MAX78002/gpio.h
index efe98e938f9..42203ee4f48 100644
--- a/Libraries/PeriphDrivers/Include/MAX78002/gpio.h
+++ b/Libraries/PeriphDrivers/Include/MAX78002/gpio.h
@@ -125,13 +125,27 @@ typedef enum {
 } mxc_gpio_vssel_t;
 
 /**
- * @brief   Enumeration type for drive strength configuration.
+ * @brief   Enumeration type for drive strength on a given pin.
+ *          This represents what the two GPIO_DS[2] (Drive Strength) 
+ *          registers are set to for a given GPIO pin; NOT the
+ *          drive strength level.
+ *
+ *          For example:
+ *              MXC_GPIO_DRVSTR_0: GPIO_DS1[pin] = 0; GPIO_DS0[pin] = 0
+ *              MXC_GPIO_DRVSTR_1: GPIO_DS1[pin] = 0; GPIO_DS0[pin] = 1
+ *              MXC_GPIO_DRVSTR_2: GPIO_DS1[pin] = 1; GPIO_DS0[pin] = 0
+ *              MXC_GPIO_DRVSTR_3: GPIO_DS1[pin] = 1; GPIO_DS0[pin] = 1
+ *
+ *          Refer to the user guide and datasheet to select the
+ *          appropriate drive strength. Note: the drive strength values
+ *          are not linear, and can vary from pin-to-pin and the state
+ *          of the GPIO pin (alternate function and voltage level).
  */
 typedef enum {
-    MXC_GPIO_DRVSTR_0, /**< Drive Strength 0 */
-    MXC_GPIO_DRVSTR_1, /**< Drive Strength 1 */
-    MXC_GPIO_DRVSTR_2, /**< Drive Strength 2 */
-    MXC_GPIO_DRVSTR_3, /**< Drive Strength 3 */
+    MXC_GPIO_DRVSTR_0, /**< Drive Strength GPIO_DS[2][pin]=0b00 */
+    MXC_GPIO_DRVSTR_1, /**< Drive Strength GPIO_DS[2][pin]=0b01 */
+    MXC_GPIO_DRVSTR_2, /**< Drive Strength GPIO_DS[2][pin]=0b10 */
+    MXC_GPIO_DRVSTR_3, /**< Drive Strength GPIO_DS[2][pin]=0b11 */
 } mxc_gpio_drvstr_t;
 
 /**