diff --git a/drivers/net/e1000e/lib.c b/drivers/net/e1000e/lib.c
index 16f35fadb74b..0860b5fb3471 100644
--- a/drivers/net/e1000e/lib.c
+++ b/drivers/net/e1000e/lib.c
@@ -589,9 +589,6 @@ static s32 e1000_set_default_fc_generic(struct e1000_hw *hw)
 	s32 ret_val;
 	u16 nvm_data;
 
-	if (mac->fc != e1000_fc_default)
-		return 0;
-
 	/* Read and store word 0x0F of the EEPROM. This word contains bits
 	 * that determine the hardware's default PAUSE (flow control) mode,
 	 * a bit that determines whether the HW defaults to enabling or