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Important Information and Frequently Asked Questions 45
Important Information and
Frequently Asked Questions
This section contains important information about the different modules in
the Dell™ Systems Build and Update Utility, including answers to some
frequently asked questions.
Firmware Update
Important Information
The Firmware Update module in the Systems Build and Update Utility
enables you to update the BIOS and firmware versions of your Dell systems in
a pre-operating system environment. This module:
• inventories your system (BIOS, firmware, and drivers)
• enables you to select your own repository
• generates a comparison report (comparison of the currently installed
version of each component on the existing system with the repository
component version for the same system.)
• enables you to upgrade the system components
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the repository?
A: The repository contains the updated BIOS, firmware, and driver
components for Dell systems.
The repository can be:
• a customized repository you create with the Update Utility Creation
module or the
Content Manager module
• the
Dell Server Updates DVD contents that you copy from the DVD or get
from the
Content Manager module
To learn more about the Content Manager, see "Content Manager."