diff --git a/drivers/net/ethernet/amd/Kconfig b/drivers/net/ethernet/amd/Kconfig
index afc62ea804fc..0038709fd317 100644
--- a/drivers/net/ethernet/amd/Kconfig
+++ b/drivers/net/ethernet/amd/Kconfig
@@ -100,7 +100,7 @@ config DECLANCE
 	  DEPCA series.  (This chipset is better known via the NE2100 cards.)
 
 config HPLANCE
-	bool "HP on-board LANCE support"
+	tristate "HP on-board LANCE support"
 	depends on DIO
 	select CRC32
 	---help---