diff --git a/sound/x86/Kconfig b/sound/x86/Kconfig
index 30d066e4885ecb..84c8f8fc597cd6 100644
--- a/sound/x86/Kconfig
+++ b/sound/x86/Kconfig
@@ -9,6 +9,7 @@ if SND_X86
 config HDMI_LPE_AUDIO
 	tristate "HDMI audio without HDaudio on Intel Atom platforms"
 	depends on DRM_I915
+	select SND_PCM
 	help
 	 Choose this option to support HDMI LPE Audio mode