diff --git a/openpower/configs/hostboot/palmetto.config b/openpower/configs/hostboot/palmetto.config
index b2f330d..78ffd22 100755
--- a/openpower/configs/hostboot/palmetto.config
+++ b/openpower/configs/hostboot/palmetto.config
@@ -14,3 +14,5 @@
 set GPIODD
 set PALMETTO_VDDR
 
+# disable sbe updates
+set NO_SBE_UPDATES