GHI Boot Loader Interface (COM20) Driver

The GHI Boot Loader Interface (COM20) driver helps Windows recognize a connected Ghi device in bootloader mode and makes its serial interface available to compatible firmware tools. It is intended for users who need to prepare supported hardware for firmware installation or recovery when the bootloader connection appears as COM20.

Key Features

• Provides access to the USB bootloader interface so compatible software can communicate with the connected device.
• Enables serial-port identification in Windows Device Manager, helping you locate the connection required by your firmware utility.
• Helps resolve missing-driver recognition issues when the correct package is installed for your hardware and Windows version.
• Supports bootloader workflows on compatible systems running Windows 10, 8.1, 7, Vista, or XP, subject to the selected driver package’s requirements.

How to Install GHI Boot Loader Interface (COM20) Driver

1. Confirm your hardware and operating system. Check the device model and whether Windows is 32-bit or 64-bit before choosing a package. For Windows 10/11 systems, note that Windows 10 is listed as supported here; Windows 11 compatibility should be verified separately.
2. Choose a trusted source. Before starting your GHI Boot Loader Interface (COM20) driver download for Windows, verify the package’s publisher, supported hardware, and installation instructions. If it is offered as a free download, check that it contains the actual driver rather than an unrelated download utility.
3. Prepare the connection. Extract the downloaded files if necessary, connect the device using a suitable USB data cable, and enter bootloader mode according to the hardware manufacturer’s instructions.
4. Install the driver. Run the supplied installer, if included. Alternatively, open Device Manager, locate the bootloader or unrecognized device, select Update driver, and browse to the extracted driver folder.
5. Verify detection. Reconnect the device if prompted, then check Device Manager for the interface and its assigned COM port. Windows may assign a port other than COM20; select the port actually shown when configuring your firmware tool.

Keep the driver updated when the manufacturer provides a compatible release that addresses your needs. Before you update, compare the installed driver with the latest version available for your exact hardware and Windows edition. A driver update is separate from a firmware update, so follow the appropriate instructions for each.