diff --git a/include/asm-alpha/shmparam.h b/include/asm-alpha/shmparam.h
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+#ifndef _ASMAXP_SHMPARAM_H
+#define _ASMAXP_SHMPARAM_H
+
+#define	SHMLBA PAGE_SIZE		 /* attach addr a multiple of this */
+
+#endif /* _ASMAXP_SHMPARAM_H */