Debug Trusted Firmware-A and the Linux kernel on Arm FVP with Arm Development Studio
Introduction
Introduction to Arm Fixed Virtual Platforms (FVPs)
Configure Trusted Firmware-A build flags to include cpu_ops support
Modify the device tree for CPU FVPs
Run the Linux software stack on an FVP
Debug the software stack
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About this Learning Path

Skill level:  Introductory
Reading time:  1 hr
Last updated:  22 Jun 2026
Skill level:
  Introductory
Reading time:
  1 hr
Last updated:
  22 Jun 2026
Author:Qixiang Xu, Arm
Arm IP:Cortex-A
Tags: Embedded Linux Linux Arm Development Studio C Assembly
Author:
  • Qixiang Xu, Arm
Arm IP:
Cortex-A
Tags:
Embedded Linux Linux Arm Development Studio C Assembly

Who is this for?

This topic is for developers who want to run Linux on Arm Fixed Virtual Platforms (FVPs) and debug both Trusted Firmware-A and the Linux kernel using Arm Development Studio.

What will you learn?

Upon completion of this Learning Path, you will be able to:

  • Boot and run a Linux software stack on an Arm Fixed Virtual Platform (FVP).
  • Debug Trusted Firmware-A and the Linux kernel using Arm Development Studio.

Prerequisites

Before starting, you will need the following:

  • A Linux-based x86-64 host computer with Arm Development Studio installed.
  • Basic understanding of Assembly and C programming.
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