User's Manual

46 Important Information and Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What should I do if I face any prerequisite failure during the update process?
A: If you face any prerequisite failure during the update process, see the
Server Update Utility User's Guide on how to rectify this.
Q: I want to use my custom repository for firmware updates using the
Dell Systems Build and Update Utility.
A: If you want to use your custom repository for firmware updates using the
Dell Systems Build and Update Utility, you will need a Linux repository. Also,
you must ensure that the repository contains updates for the system on which
you want to run firmware updates.
Q: What should I do if I want to downgrade the firmware?
A: If you want to downgrade the firmware, you will not be able to do it using
the Firmware Update module. Use the Dell Server Updates DVD to
downgrade the firmware on your system.
Q: What should I do if some of the updates fail?
A: If some of the updates fail, reboot your system and try using the latest
repository to update the firmware. Also, see the Server Update Utility User's
Guide for more information.
Q: I want to use a USB key as my source repository.
A: If you are using a USB key as your source repository, insert the USB key
when you are prompted.
NOTE: It is recommended that you do not boot your system to Systems Build and
Update Utility with the USB key inserted in your system. This is because the
Systems Build and Update Utility may not detect a USB key that is inserted
before you boot the utility.
Hardware Configuration
Important Information
The Hardware Configuration in the Systems Build and Update Utility
enables you to configure your system’s Baseboard Management Controller
(BMC), Dell Remote Access Controller (DRAC), Redundant Array of
Independent Disks (RAID), and BIOS.
Once you save the configuration settings for your system’s BMC, DRAC,
RAID, and BIOS, you can use the tool to generate the .ini file, and apply
these configuration settings across multiple systems.