diff --git a/drivers/staging/octeon/ethernet-rgmii.c b/drivers/staging/octeon/ethernet-rgmii.c
index beb7aac9c289..51dcb611702f 100644
--- a/drivers/staging/octeon/ethernet-rgmii.c
+++ b/drivers/staging/octeon/ethernet-rgmii.c
@@ -118,9 +118,10 @@ static void cvm_oct_rgmii_poll(struct net_device *dev)
 	}
 
 	/* Since the 10Mbps preamble workaround is allowed we need to enable
-	   preamble checking, FCS stripping, and clear error bits on
-	   every speed change. If errors occur during 10Mbps operation
-	   the above code will change this stuff */
+	 * preamble checking, FCS stripping, and clear error bits on
+	 * every speed change. If errors occur during 10Mbps operation
+	 * the above code will change this stuff
+	 */
 	cvm_oct_set_hw_preamble(priv, true);
 
 	if (priv->phydev == NULL) {