diff --git a/src/etc/etc.sparc64/sysctl.conf b/src/etc/etc.sparc64/sysctl.conf
index 38cba543..101cc47c 100644
--- a/src/etc/etc.sparc64/sysctl.conf
+++ b/src/etc/etc.sparc64/sysctl.conf
@@ -1,2 +1,3 @@
 #machdep.led_blink=1		# 1=On sparc64, make led(s) blink
 #machdep.allowaperture=1	# See xf86(4)
+#machdep.kbdreset=1		# permit console to do a nice halt