diff --git a/openpower/configs/hostboot/rainier.config b/openpower/configs/hostboot/rainier.config
index 34de7fb..549ae15 100755
--- a/openpower/configs/hostboot/rainier.config
+++ b/openpower/configs/hostboot/rainier.config
@@ -91,3 +91,7 @@
 
 # enable multi-chip
 unset FORCE_SINGLE_CHIP
+
+# Disable presence detection (workaround for Everest bug)
+unset PHYS_PRES_PWR_BUTTON
+unset KEY_CLEAR