diff --git a/hw/xfree86/common/xf86Priv.h b/hw/xfree86/common/xf86Priv.h
index 89d0be615..74b78cac0 100644
--- a/hw/xfree86/common/xf86Priv.h
+++ b/hw/xfree86/common/xf86Priv.h
@@ -38,9 +38,6 @@
 #include "xf86Privstr.h"
 #include "input.h"
 
-#ifdef XF86VIDMODE
-extern _X_EXPORT Bool xf86VidModeAllowNonLocal;
-#endif
 extern _X_EXPORT Bool xf86fpFlag;
 extern _X_EXPORT Bool xf86sFlag;
 extern _X_EXPORT Bool xf86bsEnableFlag;
diff --git a/hw/xfree86/common/xf86_priv.h b/hw/xfree86/common/xf86_priv.h
index 9a8965174..102ea9537 100644
--- a/hw/xfree86/common/xf86_priv.h
+++ b/hw/xfree86/common/xf86_priv.h
@@ -19,6 +19,7 @@ extern Bool xf86ProbeIgnorePrimary;
 extern Bool xf86AllowMouseOpenFail;
 extern Bool xf86AutoBindGPUDisabled;
 extern Bool xf86VidModeDisabled;
+extern Bool xf86VidModeAllowNonLocal;
 
 /* xf86Cursor.c */
 void xf86LockZoom(ScreenPtr pScreen, int lock);