diff --git a/drivers/ata/Kconfig b/drivers/ata/Kconfig
index ee5209fb82b2..9dca4b995be0 100644
--- a/drivers/ata/Kconfig
+++ b/drivers/ata/Kconfig
@@ -270,6 +270,7 @@ config ATA_PIIX
 config SATA_DWC
 	tristate "DesignWare Cores SATA support"
 	depends on 460EX
+	select DW_DMAC
 	help
 	  This option enables support for the on-chip SATA controller of the
 	  AppliedMicro processor 460EX.