diff --git a/drivers/gpu/drm/amd/powerplay/amdgpu_smu.c b/drivers/gpu/drm/amd/powerplay/amdgpu_smu.c
index f6d4b0ef46ad9..2cfb911ab370d 100644
--- a/drivers/gpu/drm/amd/powerplay/amdgpu_smu.c
+++ b/drivers/gpu/drm/amd/powerplay/amdgpu_smu.c
@@ -1154,6 +1154,21 @@ static int smu_smc_table_hw_init(struct smu_context *smu,
 				}
 			}
 		}
+
+		if (adev->asic_type >= CHIP_NAVI10 &&
+		    adev->asic_type <= CHIP_NAVI12) {
+			/*
+			 * For Navi1X, manually switch it to AC mode as PMFW
+			 * may boot it with DC mode.
+			 * TODO: should check whether we are indeed under AC
+			 * mode before doing this.
+			 */
+			ret = smu_set_power_source(smu, SMU_POWER_SOURCE_AC);
+			if (ret) {
+				pr_err("Failed to switch to AC mode!\n");
+				return ret;
+			}
+		}
 	}
 	if (adev->asic_type != CHIP_ARCTURUS) {
 		ret = smu_notify_display_change(smu);