diff --git a/arch/riscv/cpu/ax25/Kconfig b/arch/riscv/cpu/ax25/Kconfig
index 68bd4e9419..6b4b92e692 100644
--- a/arch/riscv/cpu/ax25/Kconfig
+++ b/arch/riscv/cpu/ax25/Kconfig
@@ -14,6 +14,7 @@ if RISCV_NDS
 
 config RISCV_NDS_CACHE
 	bool "AndeStar V5 families specific cache support"
+	depends on RISCV_MMODE
 	help
 	  Provide Andes Technology AndeStar V5 families specific cache support.