diff --git a/include/configs/socfpga_common.h b/include/configs/socfpga_common.h
index e8473b872a..66972cd89a 100644
--- a/include/configs/socfpga_common.h
+++ b/include/configs/socfpga_common.h
@@ -74,6 +74,11 @@
 #define CONFIG_SYS_L2_PL310
 #define CONFIG_SYS_PL310_BASE		SOCFPGA_MPUL2_ADDRESS
 
+/*
+ * SDRAM controller
+ */
+#define CONFIG_ALTERA_SDRAM
+
 /*
  * EPCS/EPCQx1 Serial Flash Controller
  */