diff --git a/arch/x86/scc/icc.c b/arch/x86/scc/icc.c
index 2ef4ccfd..858e2abe 100644
--- a/arch/x86/scc/icc.c
+++ b/arch/x86/scc/icc.c
@@ -295,6 +295,7 @@ int icc_mail_ping_irq( void )
 		
 
 			/* send interrupt */
+			NOP8;
 			icc_send_irq(rem_rank);
 			
 			/* wait for response */