diff --git a/pico/state.c b/pico/state.c
index 6047adbd..b0b6a334 100644
--- a/pico/state.c
+++ b/pico/state.c
@@ -565,7 +565,7 @@ readend:
   z80_unpack(buff_z80);
 
   // due to dep from 68k cycles..
-  Pico.t.m68c_aim = Pico.t.m68c_cnt;
+  Pico.t.m68c_frame_start = Pico.t.m68c_aim = Pico.t.m68c_cnt;
   if (PicoIn.AHW & PAHW_32X)
     Pico32xStateLoaded(0);
   if (PicoIn.AHW & PAHW_MCD)