User's Manual

52 Important Information and Frequently Asked Questions
• save your customized repository on a local or shared location and use it
later for system hardware updates in a pre-operating system or post-
operating system environments.
• check for the latest updates by comparing your local or customized
repository with the Dell online repository at
ftp.dell.com .
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How will checking for repository updates help me?
A: By using the Check for Server Update Utility Updates operation, you get a
detailed report on driver and firmware updates. This will help you evaluate
what updates are needed for your system.
Q: What happens if I create a customized repository with only Windows
packages?
A: If you create a customized repository with only Windows packages, you
cannot update firmware using the Firmware Update Configuration module
with the customized repository in the Systems Build and Update Utility.