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From:   Arun KS <arunks.linux@gmail.com>
Date:   Fri, 20 Oct 2023 12:37:45 +0530
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Subject: Question on pre running clocks
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        Arun KS <getarunks@gmail.com>
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Hello,

Lets say there is a clock which is enabled by bootloaders and is pre
running as linux boots.
Is it mandatory for the client drivers to call clk_prepare_enable() on
them to initialise the enable_count to 1?

Or is there a way we can specify to the kernel that this clock is
already enabled by bootloader and initialise the enable_count for this
clock to 1.

Because otherwise, clk_disable() prints a WARN() if a client driver
uses clock handle where clk_prepare_enable() is not called.

I grep through the code, but could find any details. Appreciate any pointers.

Regards,
Arun