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diff --git a/arch/powerpc/platforms/8xx/Kconfig b/arch/powerpc/platforms/8xx/Kconfig
index 6fc849e51e48..71d7562e190b 100644
--- a/arch/powerpc/platforms/8xx/Kconfig
+++ b/arch/powerpc/platforms/8xx/Kconfig
@@ -105,6 +105,16 @@ config 8xx_COPYBACK
 
           If in doubt, say Y here.
 
+config 8xx_GPIO
+        bool "GPIO API Support"
+        select GENERIC_GPIO
+        select ARCH_REQUIRE_GPIOLIB
+        help
+          Saying Y here will cause the ports on an MPC8xx processor to be used
+          with the GPIO API.  If you say N here, the kernel needs less memory.
+
+          If in doubt, say Y here.
+
 config 8xx_CPU6
         bool "CPU6 Silicon Errata (860 Pre Rev. C)"
         help