diff --git a/scripts/setup.sh b/scripts/setup.sh
index 3c7205198..b00df8049 100755
--- a/scripts/setup.sh
+++ b/scripts/setup.sh
@@ -401,6 +401,13 @@ function configure_linux {
 			fi
 		fi
 	fi
+
+	if [ ! -f /dev/cpu/0/msr ]; then
+		# Some distros build msr as a module.  Make sure it's loaded to ensure
+		#  DPDK can easily figure out the TSC rate rather than relying on 100ms
+		#  sleeps.
+		modprobe msr || true
+	fi
 }
 
 function reset_linux_pci {