diff --git a/src/etc/etc.sgi/sysctl.conf b/src/etc/etc.sgi/sysctl.conf
index e69de29b..8f6cd05e 100644
--- a/src/etc/etc.sgi/sysctl.conf
+++ b/src/etc/etc.sgi/sysctl.conf
@@ -0,0 +1 @@
+#machdep.kbdreset=1             # enable power button shutdown