diff --git a/hw/xfree86/modes/xf86Crtc.c b/hw/xfree86/modes/xf86Crtc.c
index b293639a9..2d8a7adf5 100644
--- a/hw/xfree86/modes/xf86Crtc.c
+++ b/hw/xfree86/modes/xf86Crtc.c
@@ -1887,7 +1887,9 @@ xf86SetSingleMode (ScrnInfoPtr pScrn, DisplayModePtr desired, Rotation rotation)
 	}
     }
     xf86DisableUnusedFunctions(pScrn);
+#ifdef RANDR_12_INTERFACE
     xf86RandR12TellChanged (pScrn->pScreen);
+#endif
     return ok;
 }