I am not using one of the cores on my TI processor. How do I disable that core, so that I can free up more memory, peripherals, etc for my other cores?
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This FAQ will use AM64x as an example, but the same concepts apply for AM62x.
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NOTE: This FAQ discusses how to disable non-Linux cores on the processor, like R5F (AM64x) and M4F(both AM64x & AM62x). For information on how to disable A53 cores and GPU cores that do not exist on a specific part number, please reference the FAQ rti_wdt_probe error on Linux boot.
For information on other multicore subjects, reference the FAQ Sitara multicore development and documentation.
UPDATE January 2024: The information in this FAQ has been added to the processor academy modules. This FAQ will not be maintained going forward.
Please find the latest information in the processor's academy > Multicore module > Multicore Development > Booting and disabling processor cores > Disabling remote cores:
AM62x
AM62Ax
AM64x