diff --git a/src/etc/etc.zaurus/sysctl.conf b/src/etc/etc.zaurus/sysctl.conf
index cd3b9fac..e7230e86 100644
--- a/src/etc/etc.zaurus/sysctl.conf
+++ b/src/etc/etc.zaurus/sysctl.conf
@@ -1,2 +1,3 @@
 #machdep.allowaperture=2	# See xf86(4)
 #machdep.apmwarn=10		# battery % when apm status messages enabled
+#machdep.kbdreset=1		# permit console keyboard to do a nice halt