diff --git a/arch/arm/dts/socfpga_cyclone5_mcvevk.dts b/arch/arm/dts/socfpga_cyclone5_mcvevk.dts
index 1462f0881a..833a87d8a2 100644
--- a/arch/arm/dts/socfpga_cyclone5_mcvevk.dts
+++ b/arch/arm/dts/socfpga_cyclone5_mcvevk.dts
@@ -54,5 +54,6 @@
 };
 
 &usb1 {
+	disable-over-current;
 	status = "okay";
 };