diff --git a/include/asm-alpha/8253pit.h b/include/asm-alpha/8253pit.h
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+/*
+ * 8253/8254 Programmable Interval Timer
+ */
+
+#ifndef _8253PIT_H
+#define _8253PIT_H
+
+#define PIT_TICK_RATE 	1193180UL
+
+#endif