diff --git a/kcms/ksmserver/kcmsmserver.cpp b/kcms/ksmserver/kcmsmserver.cpp
--- a/kcms/ksmserver/kcmsmserver.cpp
+++ b/kcms/ksmserver/kcmsmserver.cpp
@@ -71,12 +71,12 @@
     " and whether the computer should be automatically shut down after session"
     " exit by default."));
 
-    initFirmwareSetup();
-    checkFirmwareSetupRequested();
-
     ui->firmwareSetupBox->hide();
     ui->firmwareSetupMessageWidget->hide();
 
+    initFirmwareSetup();
+    checkFirmwareSetupRequested();
+
     addConfig(m_settings, this);
 }