diff --git a/util/grub-install.in b/util/grub-install.in
index ff8bea87c..537830ecb 100644
--- a/util/grub-install.in
+++ b/util/grub-install.in
@@ -619,6 +619,10 @@ elif [ "${target_cpu}-${platform}" = "i386-ieee1275" ] || [ "${target_cpu}-${pla
 	    exit 1
 	}
     fi
+elif [ x"${target_cpu}-${platform}" = xmips-arc ]; then
+    dvhtool -d "${install_device}" --unix-to-vh "{grubdir}/core.${imgext}" grub
+    echo "You will have to set boot-device manually.  At the Open Firmware prompt, type:"
+
 elif [ x"$platform" = xefi ]; then
     cp "${grubdir}/core.${imgext}" "${efidir}/${efi_file}"
     # For old macs. Suggested by Peter Jones.