diff --git a/arch/arm/boot/dts/microchip/at91sam9x5ek.dtsi b/arch/arm/boot/dts/microchip/at91sam9x5ek.dtsi
index 5f4eaa618ab47..9618b8d965b0c 100644
--- a/arch/arm/boot/dts/microchip/at91sam9x5ek.dtsi
+++ b/arch/arm/boot/dts/microchip/at91sam9x5ek.dtsi
@@ -39,6 +39,8 @@
 };
 
 &dbgu {
+	atmel,use-dma-rx;
+	atmel,use-dma-tx;
 	status = "okay";
 };