diff --git a/src/chipset/opti499.c b/src/chipset/opti499.c
index a6d6c71cf..d976e0198 100644
--- a/src/chipset/opti499.c
+++ b/src/chipset/opti499.c
@@ -226,8 +226,6 @@ opti499_reset(void *priv)
     cpu_update_waitstates();
 
     opti499_recalc(dev);
-
-    free(dev);
 }
 
 static void