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The Apple M1 chip has an ARM architecture (unlike the x86/x64 architecture typical of classic desktop processors). And in a virtual machine on a Mac with an M1 chip, it is currently possible to run only Window ARM--the Windows version for processors with ARM architecture (for example, it is used on devices with mobile chips like Microsoft Surface Pro X). And indeed, despite the built-in compatibility layer that allows you to run x86/x64 applications on Windows ARM, some applications, or drivers do not work.
According to our information, FTDI has released a driver for the ARM architecture.
To install it, please follow the steps below:
1. Run the virtual machine.
2. Download the driver here:
https://ftdichip.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/CDM-v2.12.36.4-for-ARM64-Signed-Distributable.zip
2.1. Locate the unpacked folder of CDM-v2.12.36.4-for-ARM64-Signed-Distributable -> right-click -> "Copy".
2.2. Open "File Explorer" -> navigate to the C:\ drive -> right-click -> "Paste".
2.3. Folder should appear in your C:\ drive and have a path: C:\CDM-v2.12.36.4-for-ARM64-Signed-Distributable
3. Open Windows Device Manager: click Win R, type devmgmt.msc and click OK. Locate the device
4. Right-click on the device > Update drivers > Browse my computer for drivers > Let me pick from a list... > Show All Devices > Next > Have Disk > Browse and navigate to the C:\CDM-v2.12.36.4-for-ARM64-Signed-Distributable folder (make sure "Include Subfolders" is checked) -> click "Next".
Note: If it cannot locate the required .inf file on its own, try pointing it to FTDIBUS.inf in the ARM64 subfolder manually (if it doesn't work, try FTDIPORT.inf).
5. Device manager should locate the driver and install it.
Following is according to the FTDI driver installation manual, according to it, after installing a bus layer driver, also a COM port layer may need to be installed:
7. Right-click in device manager -> select "Scan for hardware changes".
Note: you may need to replug your device for it to have effect.
8. Locate a new device with ?
9. Right-click on the device > Update drivers > Browse my computer for drivers > Let me pick from a list... > Show All Devices > Next > Have Disk > Browse and navigate to the C:\CDM-v2.12.36.4-for-ARM64-Signed-Distributable folder (make sure "Include Subfolders" is checked) -> click "Next".
Note: If it cannot locate the required .inf file on its own, try pointing it to FTDIBUS.inf in the ARM64 subfolder manually (if it doesn't work, try FTDIPORT.inf).
For additional information, please check section 3.3 of the FTDI driver installation manual:
https://ftdichip.com/wp-content/upl...vers-Installation-Guide-for-Windows-10_11.pdfClick to expand...
