diff --git a/drivers/net/sungem.c b/drivers/net/sungem.c
index 491876341068..8d64b1da0465 100644
--- a/drivers/net/sungem.c
+++ b/drivers/net/sungem.c
@@ -1157,7 +1157,7 @@ static void gem_pcs_reset(struct gem *gp)
 		if (limit-- <= 0)
 			break;
 	}
-	if (limit <= 0)
+	if (limit < 0)
 		printk(KERN_WARNING "%s: PCS reset bit would not clear.\n",
 		       gp->dev->name);
 }