diff --git a/drivers/net/ethernet/cavium/Kconfig b/drivers/net/ethernet/cavium/Kconfig
index bbc8bd16cb971..dcbce6cac63e2 100644
--- a/drivers/net/ethernet/cavium/Kconfig
+++ b/drivers/net/ethernet/cavium/Kconfig
@@ -77,7 +77,7 @@ config OCTEON_MGMT_ETHERNET
 config LIQUIDIO_VF
 	tristate "Cavium LiquidIO VF support"
 	depends on 64BIT && PCI_MSI
-	select PTP_1588_CLOCK
+	imply PTP_1588_CLOCK
 	---help---
 	  This driver supports Cavium LiquidIO Intelligent Server Adapter
 	  based on CN23XX chips.