diff --git a/drivers/misc/mei/Kconfig b/drivers/misc/mei/Kconfig
index fa5c24982c88f860cfd70cc8dd46d846bdd318a4..d21b4d006a5519c7a658558a115b8044d5c7b2d0 100644
--- a/drivers/misc/mei/Kconfig
+++ b/drivers/misc/mei/Kconfig
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 config INTEL_MEI
 	tristate "Intel Management Engine Interface"
-	depends on X86 && PCI
+	depends on X86 && PCI && WATCHDOG_CORE
 	help
 	  The Intel Management Engine (Intel ME) provides Manageability,
 	  Security and Media services for system containing Intel chipsets.