diff --git a/scripts/sanity_chk/arches/nios2.ini b/scripts/sanity_chk/arches/nios2.ini
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+[arch]
+name = nios2
+platforms = altera_max10
+
+[altera_max10]
+# FIXME ZEP-271
+microkernel_support = false