User's Manual

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Frequently Asked Questions
This chapter contains important information about the different modules in Dell Systems Build Update
Utility (SBUU), including answers to some frequently asked questions.
Q: What does the repository contain?
A: The repository contains the updated BIOS, firmware, and driver components for Dell systems.
The Dell Server Updates media includes the repository.
Q: What should I do if I face any prerequisite failure during the update process?
A: See the Server Update Utility User's Guide at dell.com/support/manuals to rectify this failure.
Q: I want to use my custom repository for firmware updates using SBUU.
A: If you want to use your custom repository for firmware updates using SBUU, you need a Linux
repository. To generate a Linux repository, use the Dell Repository Manager or the SBUU DVD. 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: Use the Dell Server Updates media to downgrade the firmware on your system. You cannot
downgrade the firmware using the Firmware Update module.
Q: What should I do if some of the updates fail?
A: Reboot your system and try using the latest repository to update the firmware. Also, see the Server
Update Utility User's Guide at dell.com/support/manuals 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 prompted.
NOTE: It is recommended that you do not boot your system to SBUU with the USB key inserted in
your system. This is because SBUU may not detect a USB key that is inserted before you boot the
system.
Q: How do I access the command line interface?
A: To access the command line interface, from the boot menu, select Linux Command Line Interface.
Q: How do I know which components to configure?
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