diff --git a/repos/os/run/fs_rom_update.run b/repos/os/run/fs_rom_update.run
index 82ddbb947..c5ff3cd11 100644
--- a/repos/os/run/fs_rom_update.run
+++ b/repos/os/run/fs_rom_update.run
@@ -37,6 +37,7 @@ append config {
 	<default-route>
 		<any-service> <parent/> <any-child/> </any-service>
 	</default-route>
+	<default caps="100"/>
 	<start name="timer">
 		<resource name="RAM" quantum="1M"/>
 		<provides><service name="Timer"/></provides>