# pm

Source: [https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-41102-4/topic/pm.html](https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-41102-4/topic/pm.html)

Use the Power Manager (PM) tool to send commands to control the system power state.

Note: This tool is applicable for SA525M/SA522M targets.

## Usage

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- `pm suspend`
                    
    Initiate the suspend of the device.

Note: The user must unplug
                        the USB connection physically.
- `pm resume`
                    
    Initiate the resume of the device.

Note: The user must plug in
                        the USB connection first and then input the command.
- `pm shutdown`
                    
    Initiate the shutdown of the device.
- `pm suspend <VM name>`
                    
    Initiate the suspend of the given virtual machine (VM).
- `pm resume <VM name>`
                    
    Initiate the resume of the given VM.
- `pm getAvailableMachines`
                    
    Get the list of the available VMs.
- `pm state`
                    
    Get the current power state of the device.
- `pm --help`
                    
    Print the help message and exit.

**Parent Topic:** [Target Tools](https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-41102-4/topic/Target-Tools.html)

Last Published: Jan 13, 2025

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