diff --git a/src/system/boot/arch/arm/arch_cpu.cpp b/src/system/boot/arch/arm/arch_cpu.cpp
index 676191803d..028146b9b5 100644
--- a/src/system/boot/arch/arm/arch_cpu.cpp
+++ b/src/system/boot/arch/arm/arch_cpu.cpp
@@ -70,7 +70,7 @@ boot_arch_cpu_init(void)
 	status_t err = check_cpu_features();
 
 	if (err != B_OK) {
-		panic("You need a Pentium or higher in order to boot!\n");
+		panic("Retire your old Acorn and get something modern to boot!\n");
 		return err;
 	}