diff --git a/src/arch/x86_64/boot.asm b/src/arch/x86_64/boot.asm
index bef3778..eea2f92 100644
--- a/src/arch/x86_64/boot.asm
+++ b/src/arch/x86_64/boot.asm
@@ -17,12 +17,9 @@ start:
 
 	; load the 64-bit gdt
 	lgdt [gdt64.pointer]
-	jmp gdt64.code:long_start
-
-	; print OK
-	; mov dword [0xb8000], 0x2f4b2f4f
 
-	hlt ; halt
+	; jump into the 64-bit boot stub code
+	jmp gdt64.code:long_start
 
 ; Checks that we were actually loaded by a Multiboot-compatible system
 check_multiboot: