diff --git a/board/freescale/mpc8544ds/ddr.c b/board/freescale/mpc8544ds/ddr.c
index 34f84a2..b8330eb 100644
--- a/board/freescale/mpc8544ds/ddr.c
+++ b/board/freescale/mpc8544ds/ddr.c
@@ -75,6 +75,9 @@
 	 */
 	popts->write_data_delay = 3;
 
+	/* 2T timing enable */
+	popts->twoT_en = 1;
+
 	/*
 	 * Factors to consider for half-strength driver enable:
 	 *	- number of DIMMs installed