diff --git a/vllm/engine/arg_utils.py b/vllm/engine/arg_utils.py
index 02a9ec46939c7..43bf2fe8f0932 100644
--- a/vllm/engine/arg_utils.py
+++ b/vllm/engine/arg_utils.py
@@ -1578,6 +1578,13 @@ class EngineArgs:
             _raise_or_fallback(feature_name=name, recommend_to_remove=True)
             return False
 
+        # No support for device type other than CUDA, AMD (experiemntal) or
+        # TPU (experimental) so far.
+        if not (current_platform.is_cuda_alike() or current_platform.is_tpu()):
+            _raise_or_fallback(
+                feature_name=f"device type={current_platform.device_type}",
+                recommend_to_remove=False)
+            return False
         #############################################################
         # Experimental Features - allow users to opt in.