diff --git a/include/asm-i386/8253pit.h b/include/asm-i386/8253pit.h
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+/*
+ * 8253/8254 Programmable Interval Timer
+ */
+
+#ifndef _8253PIT_H
+#define _8253PIT_H
+
+#include <asm/timex.h>
+
+#define PIT_TICK_RATE 	CLOCK_TICK_RATE
+
+#endif