diff --git a/include/configs/NSCU.h b/include/configs/NSCU.h
index 9f462f4..f4184fc 100644
--- a/include/configs/NSCU.h
+++ b/include/configs/NSCU.h
@@ -318,6 +318,7 @@
  *-----------------------------------------------------------------------
  */
 
+#define CONFIG_IDE_PREINIT	1	/* Use preinit IDE hook */
 #define	CONFIG_IDE_8xx_PCCARD	1	/* Use IDE with PC Card	Adapter	*/
 
 #undef	CONFIG_IDE_8xx_DIRECT		/* Direct IDE    not supported	*/