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@@ -115,6 +115,11 @@ raw encoding of 0x1A8 can be used:
perf stat -e r1a8 -a sleep 1
perf record -e r1a8 ...
+It's also possible to use pmu syntax:
+
+ perf record -e r1a8 -a sleep 1
+ perf record -e cpu/r1a8/ ...
+
You should refer to the processor specific documentation for getting these
details. Some of them are referenced in the SEE ALSO section below.
@@ -258,6 +263,9 @@ Normally all events in an event group sample, but with :S only
the first event (the leader) samples, and it only reads the values of the
other events in the group.
+However, in the case AUX area events (e.g. Intel PT or CoreSight), the AUX
+area event must be the leader, so then the second event samples, not the first.
+
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