diff --git a/arch/cris/include/asm/serial.h b/arch/cris/include/asm/serial.h
new file mode 100644
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+++ b/arch/cris/include/asm/serial.h
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+#ifndef _ASM_SERIAL_H
+#define _ASM_SERIAL_H
+
+/*
+ * This assumes you have a 1.8432 MHz clock for your UART.
+ */
+#define BASE_BAUD (1843200 / 16)
+
+#endif /* _ASM_SERIAL_H */