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Description of problem:
Alt-Sysrq handling on ia64 in general is spotty at best.
Typically upon entering Alt-Sysrq with a supported key,
it displays only the help message, as if an incorrect key
were pressed; then it stays in that mode with any subsequent
key entry, repeating the help message.  Eventually it may/will
"get out" of the loop and perform the request.



Version-Release number of selected component (if applicable):
kernel-2.4.18-e.25

How reproducible:
Sometimes

Steps to Reproduce:
1. Enter Alt-Sysrq-T (or any other supported key)
2.
3.
    

Actual Results:  The help string is displayed and then repeatedly displays
with subsequent keystrokes:

Sysrq: HELP : loglevl0-8 reBoot tErm kIll saK showMem Off showPc unRaw Sync
showTasks Unmount
...

Expected Results:  The correct "Sysrq : xxxx" string for the key entered should
be displayed and the command initiated.

Additional info: