diff --git a/arch/parisc/kernel/process.c b/arch/parisc/kernel/process.c
index ed93bd8c1545..d7b0f233f2cc 100644
--- a/arch/parisc/kernel/process.c
+++ b/arch/parisc/kernel/process.c
@@ -85,6 +85,9 @@ void machine_restart(char *cmd)
 #endif
 	/* set up a new led state on systems shipped with a LED State panel */
 	pdc_chassis_send_status(PDC_CHASSIS_DIRECT_SHUTDOWN);
+
+	/* prevent interrupts during reboot */
+	set_eiem(0);
 	
 	/* "Normal" system reset */
 	pdc_do_reset();