diff --git a/usr/local/www/system_firmware.php b/usr/local/www/system_firmware.php
index 66d72a1734..0f7453cd0b 100755
--- a/usr/local/www/system_firmware.php
+++ b/usr/local/www/system_firmware.php
@@ -173,6 +173,10 @@ print_info_box($sig_warning);
               upload&quot; below, then choose the image file (<?=$g['platform'];?>-*.tgz)
 			  to be uploaded.<br>Click &quot;Upgrade firmware&quot;
               to start the upgrade process.</p>
+			  		<?php if ($g['platform'] == "embedded" or $g['platform'] == "cdrom"): ?>
+						echo "This platform cannot be upgraded.  Consider using option 13 from the console.";
+						exit;
+					<?php endif; ?>
                     <?php if (!file_exists($d_sysrebootreqd_path)): ?>
                     <?php if (!file_exists($d_fwupenabled_path)): ?>
                     <input name="Submit" type="submit" class="formbtn" value="Enable firmware upload">