diff --git a/arch/powerpc/platforms/86xx/Kconfig b/arch/powerpc/platforms/86xx/Kconfig
index d1ecc0f9ab58..0c70944d0e37 100644
--- a/arch/powerpc/platforms/86xx/Kconfig
+++ b/arch/powerpc/platforms/86xx/Kconfig
@@ -8,6 +8,7 @@ choice
 config MPC8641_HPCN
 	bool "Freescale MPC8641 HPCN"
 	select PPC_I8259
+	select DEFAULT_UIMAGE
 	help
 	  This option enables support for the MPC8641 HPCN board.