diff --git a/drivers/serial/Kconfig b/drivers/serial/Kconfig
index c66ef96c71b4..d0a10faed143 100644
--- a/drivers/serial/Kconfig
+++ b/drivers/serial/Kconfig
@@ -827,6 +827,7 @@ config SERIAL_ICOM
 	tristate "IBM Multiport Serial Adapter"
 	depends on PCI && (PPC_ISERIES || PPC_PSERIES)
 	select SERIAL_CORE
+	select FW_LOADER
 	help
 	  This driver is for a family of multiport serial adapters
 	  including 2 port RVX, 2 port internal modem, 4 port internal