Gamecube Setup - Gamecube Troubleshooting

This is a step-by step guide for novices: Advanced users, skip straight to Step 17

Prestart Checklist
- A Nintendo Gamecube (DOL-001 or DOL-101), with a Gamecube Broadband Adaptor (DOL-015)
- Phantasy Star Online Game Disk:
    - American/Japanese/PAL Episode I & II
    - American/Japanese Episode I & II Plus
    - American/Japanese/PAL Episode III (Full Lobby support, Partial card game support)

Step 1 (New Saves only):
Select Agree to Accept the PSO License agreement

Step 2 (New Saves only):
Check the date and time is correct - If it's right, select No - selecting Yes will take you to the Gamecube BIOS to set it

Step 3 (PAL disks only): 
Select Yes to set the Game to Pal 60Hz mode
            All TV's and monitors bought since 2000 support 60Hz mode: 50Hz mode is supported, but not recommended

Step 4:
At the main screen, press start, then select Options

Step 5:
Select Network Options

Step 6:
Select Provider Options

Step 7:
Select Yes to go to Network Setup

Step 8 (New Saves only):
Select Slot A to get the network information file

Step 9 (New Saves only):
Select Yes to create a network information file

Step 10 (New Saves only):
Select Yes to confirm creation of a Network Information File

Step 11:
Select yes to confirm the use of Slot A's Network Information File

Step 12:
Select Yes to confirm the selection

Step 13:
Select Network Setup

Step 14:
Select Provider 4 or Provider 5, then select Edit
            If you see Provider 1-3, you have a Gamecube Modem (DOL-012) installed, which has not been tested

Step 15:
Select Next
            You can rename the provider to what you like for clarity, but this is optional

Step 16:
Leave the connection settings on Automatically obtain an IP address (DHCP), Change the line Timeout to Do not automatically disconnect, and select Next
            Depending on your network settings, you may need to pick Manual or PPPoE: For most novices, Automatic will do the job
            The Automatic disconnect time is how long you can "Idle" before being disconnected from the server: This setting is optional, but recommended 

Step 17:
Change the DNS server to Manual, enter the Primary DNS as 137.117.229.87, and select Next

Step 18:
 Leave the Proxy Server address Blank, and select Next

Step 19:
Select Save

Step 20:
Select Return to the game

Step 21:
Select yes to Confirm exit

Gamecube Setup - Gamecube Troubleshooting

Q: I'm having issues with the Broadband Adaptor
A: Check the Quick Start guide (Nintendo.com) (Mirror)

Q: I have a PAL Disk, but I'm not getting prompted for 60Hz Mode
A: Hold down B on the control Pad while turning on the Gamecube. Keep B pressed until the prompt appears.

Q: Where's my access and serial Key?
A: That depends on the version you have:
        - US Episode I & II/Plus: Sticker on inside of box, above game holder
        - US Episode III: Sticker on inside of box, above game holder 
        - PAL Episode I & II: Back cover of the manual
        - PAL Episode III: Separate flyer in box
        - JAP Episode I & II/Plus: Last page of the manual
         - JAP Episode I & II/Plus: Last page of the manual (TBC)