[DeVante992]

Thanks for the tip.

I actually went ahead and upgraded to v1.8 of DMS firmware.

Well it turns out that you need to finalize the pre-install of FF11 by loading the PlayOnline CD first (wow, reading a manual helps!).

However, with the chip disabled, I get a RSOD with the retail PlayOnline CD. I tried a combination of holding RESET down and holding START down (fastboot) and the PlayOnline CD booted.

When it got to the DNAS verification screen, it immediately made the progress bar go away, the screen turn dark, and only the pointer was able to move.

So still no success. :/