====== Install FreeBSD using serial console ====== - Download FreeBSD memory stick image file (e. g. FreeBSD-13.0-CURRENT-amd64-20190531-r348447-memstick.img). - Copy the image file on an USB memory device. On macOS: $ sudo dd if=FreeBSD-13.0-CURRENT-amd64-20190531-r348447-memstick.img of=/dev/disk3 bs=1m conv=sync - Connect serial cable to the host that needs the FreeBSD installation. - Use a tool like screen to connect to that host. $ sudo screen /dev/ttyUSB0 115200 - Start the host (e. g. connect power cable). - When FreeBSD boot menu appears, type 3 to enter loader prompt. - Set parameter and continue booting. set comconsole_speed=115200 set console=comconsole boot - Install FreeBSD as you like, but answer the last question before reboot ("The installation is now finished. Before exiting the installer, would you like to open a shell in the new system to make any final manual modifications?") with yes. - Add these lines to the file /boot/loader.conf comconsole_speed=115200 console=comconsole - Type exit to reboot in your new FreeBSD system.