Users Guide

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Setup And Use
This section contains information on prerequisites and requirements to use Dell Client System Update (DCSU). It also
provides an overview about the tool, lists the installation and uninstallation steps, and some typical use cases.
Overview
The DCSU is an easy-to-use Graphical User Interface (GUI) and Command Line Interface (CLI) based tool to update the
Dell client systems with the latest drivers, BIOS, and firmware. It is a one-to-one standalone utility.
The advantages of using DCSU are:
• Simplification of the lifecycle management of the Dell client system with the help of an easy to use system
software update management tool and process.
• GUI and CLI options to identify and apply applicable drivers for the Dell client system.
Supported Operating Systems And Systems
Supported Operating Systems
• Microsoft Windows XP Professional (32-bit and 64-bit) SP2 or later
• Microsoft Windows XP Tablet PC Edition (32-bit)
• Microsoft Windows Vista Business (32-bit and 64-bit)
• Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate (32-bit and 64-bit)
• Microsoft Windows Vista Enterprise (32-bit and 64-bit)
• Microsoft Windows 7 Professional (32-bit and 64-bit)
• Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate (32-bit and 64-bit)
• Microsoft Windows 7 Enterprise (32-bit and 64-bit)
• Microsoft Windows 8 Professional (32 and 64 bit)
• Microsoft Windows 8 Enterprise (32 and 64 bit)
Supported Systems
• Dell OptiPlex
• Dell Latitude
• Dell Precision
Installing Dell Client System Update
Before you proceed, ensure that you are logged in with administrator privileges on the client system where you want to
install Dell Client System Update (DCSU). You can download and install DCSU from support.dell.com.
To download and install DCSU:
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