diff --git a/gnu/system/grub.scm b/gnu/system/grub.scm
index 4f9bde6a6..8199f6f0b 100644
--- a/gnu/system/grub.scm
+++ b/gnu/system/grub.scm
@@ -199,7 +199,8 @@ system string---e.g., \"x86_64-linux\"."
     insmod vga
   fi
 
-  terminal_output gfxterm
+  serial --unit=0 --speed=115200
+  terminal_input serial console; terminal_output console
 "
         ""))