diff --git a/drivers/net/ethernet/cadence/Kconfig b/drivers/net/ethernet/cadence/Kconfig
index 0d9d6e64d26f..768285ec10f4 100644
--- a/drivers/net/ethernet/cadence/Kconfig
+++ b/drivers/net/ethernet/cadence/Kconfig
@@ -31,6 +31,7 @@ config ARM_AT91_ETHER
 
 config MACB
 	tristate "Cadence MACB/GEM support"
+	depends on HAS_DMA
 	select PHYLIB
 	---help---
 	  The Cadence MACB ethernet interface is found on many Atmel AT32 and