diff --git a/include/configs/igep00x0.h b/include/configs/igep00x0.h
index c590614..f1d6c6a 100644
--- a/include/configs/igep00x0.h
+++ b/include/configs/igep00x0.h
@@ -85,6 +85,9 @@
 #define CONFIG_OMAP_HSMMC		1
 #define CONFIG_DOS_PARTITION		1
 
+/* define to enable boot progress via leds */
+#define CONFIG_SHOW_BOOT_PROGRESS
+
 /* USB */
 #define CONFIG_MUSB_UDC			1
 #define CONFIG_USB_OMAP3		1