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# 5.5 Installing FreeBSD on Apple M1 with VMware Fusion Pro

Under macOS 15.7.3 and VMware Fusion Professional 26H1 (25388279), FreeBSD 16.0 can be installed and run normally.

> **Note**
>
> Using macOS 14 is not recommended, as compatibility issues may prevent keyboard input. Please pay special attention to this.

## Downloading FreeBSD

First, you need to download the FreeBSD image for the Apple M1 architecture. The Apple M1 uses the ARM architecture, so please download the image with `aarch64` in its name. **Do not** download the `amd64` architecture image, otherwise the virtual machine will not run properly.

## Configuring the Virtual Machine

After downloading the image, begin configuring the virtual machine. Click "Create a custom virtual machine", then click "Continue":

![Create Custom Virtual Machine](/files/yur6ZCpqCz76mMTk09yq)

On the operating system selection screen, click "Other", then select "FreeBSD 15 64-bit Arm" on the right (Fusion currently only has a template for version 15, but it also works for version 16), then click "Continue":

![Select Operating System](/files/AHqzRCBFufpVYZuuv1PY)

Select the virtual disk: choose "Create a new virtual disk". The capacity can be adjusted later. Then click "Continue":

![Select Virtual Disk](/files/3WV9SJF5vQDXiJAVO7Ej)

On the "Finish" page, preview the configuration and click "Continue":

![Finish](/files/eOjLKbr12iLg1ij1nrjP)

On the "Name your virtual machine" page, you can set the virtual machine name under "Save As". Here it is set to "FreeBSD 16 64-bit Arm". Tags and location can be customized. Then click Save.

![Name Virtual Machine](/files/Ns2O1EbULMSRZ1LUE2EG)

After creation is complete, open the virtual machine settings.

Adjust the number of processors and memory capacity. The default memory configuration may be insufficient (`4096 MB` i.e. 4 GB), so it is recommended to increase it appropriately.

![Processor Count and Memory Capacity](/files/Ns2O1EbULMSRZ1LUE2EG)

Adjust the virtual disk capacity, then click "Apply".

![Adjust Virtual Disk Capacity](/files/SXm7JEbbZ1hVQPCMXbwl)

Connect the CD/DVD device by checking "Connect CD/DVD Drive".

![CD/DVD Device](/files/squTLnLUfhalKRr1P02M)

Click "Choose a disc or disc image" and select the downloaded FreeBSD image.

![Select Image](/files/8FTp1YbD3uAjRWHgXONd)

## Installing the FreeBSD Virtual Machine

![Installation Interface](/files/Uj8qXZhEaVWubgTcPs6W)

![Installation Interface](/files/jIQyrqE14zQ58rRCoSox)

## Virtual Machine Enhancement Tools

* Install using pkg:

```sh
# pkg ins open-vm-tools
```

* Install using Ports:

```sh
# cd /usr/ports/emulators/open-vm-tools/
# make install clean
```

No additional configuration is required.

## Adjusting Resolution

Write `efi_max_resolution="1080p"` into the **/boot/loader.conf** file to set the virtual machine resolution to 1920x1080. See the virtual console and terminal section for details.

## Configuring the Desktop

![Desktop Interface](/files/xwED55YmiqKJNxF5U5zS)


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