diff --git a/drivers/acpi/hardware/hwsleep.c b/drivers/acpi/hardware/hwsleep.c
index dba3cfb..130a44b 100644
--- a/drivers/acpi/hardware/hwsleep.c
+++ b/drivers/acpi/hardware/hwsleep.c
@@ -627,6 +627,13 @@
 	}
 	/* TBD: _WAK "sometimes" returns stuff - do we want to look at it? */
 
+	/*
+	 * Some BIOSes assume that WAK_STS will be cleared on resume and use
+	 * it to determine whether the system is rebooting or resuming. Clear
+	 * it for compatibility.
+	 */
+	acpi_set_register(ACPI_BITREG_WAKE_STATUS, 1);
+
 	acpi_gbl_system_awake_and_running = TRUE;
 
 	/* Enable power button */