diff --git a/drivers/net/Kconfig b/drivers/net/Kconfig
index 5ff0922..1b6459b 100644
--- a/drivers/net/Kconfig
+++ b/drivers/net/Kconfig
@@ -2374,6 +2374,7 @@
 config CHELSIO_T3
         tristate "Chelsio Communications T3 10Gb Ethernet support"
         depends on PCI
+	select FW_LOADER
         help
           This driver supports Chelsio T3-based gigabit and 10Gb Ethernet
           adapters.