diff --git a/configs/example/arm/devices.py b/configs/example/arm/devices.py
index 8c50f7e0f8..971782d76e 100644
--- a/configs/example/arm/devices.py
+++ b/configs/example/arm/devices.py
@@ -258,6 +258,8 @@ class FastmodelCluster(SubSystem):
             core.semihosting_enable = False
             core.RVBARADDR = 0x10
             core.redistributor = gic.redistributor
+            core.createThreads()
+            core.createInterruptController()
         self.cpus = [ cpu ]
 
         a2t = AmbaToTlmBridge64(amba=cpu.amba)