diff --git a/drivers/block/Kconfig b/drivers/block/Kconfig
index 6983a65c8df3..824e09c4d0d7 100644
--- a/drivers/block/Kconfig
+++ b/drivers/block/Kconfig
@@ -131,6 +131,7 @@ config BLK_CPQ_DA
 config BLK_CPQ_CISS_DA
 	tristate "Compaq Smart Array 5xxx support"
 	depends on PCI
+	select CHECK_SIGNATURE
 	help
 	  This is the driver for Compaq Smart Array 5xxx controllers.
 	  Everyone using these boards should say Y here.