###################################################################### DELL(TM) CLIENT SYSTEM UPDATE VERSION 1.0 README ###################################################################### Version - 1.

0 Release Date - November 2009 Dell Client System Update 1x1 Tool is installed as a standalone application on a business client supported platform to provide a Windows update experience for systems software released by Dell. This application is installed locally on the target systems and simplifies BIOS, firmware, drivers, and application update experience on Dell Client Hardware. This release of the tool will support all FY09+ Dell Latitude(TM), Optiplex(TM), and Precision(TM) notebook and desktop products . An update can be set up to run without user interaction. The main features in th is release are: - Automatic scan and compare to identify the exact list of available updates - Automatic download, update, and install - Single reboot Dell Client System Update is primarily targeted at customers who want to manage systems on their own. The tool is designed to allow users to specify their update preferences and apply updates based on the criticality. Alternatively, end users can use the scheduling option to keep their system up-to-date with the systems software released by Dell. The command line scripting mode of the tool allows administrators to use their automated remote deployment infrastructure for their updates. Dell Client System Update also features a command line mode to point customers to an intranet repository and deploy applicable updates. ###################################################################### CONTENTS ###################################################################### This file contains the following sections: * Criticality 3 - Optional It is recommended that you review the specifics about the update to determine if it applies to your system. The update contains changes that may impact only certain configurations, or provides new features that may or may not apply to your environment. * Compatibility/Recommended Requirements Dell Client System Update requires .NEt 3.5 SP1 to be installed on the target sy stem. Dell Client System Update supports the following Dell systems:

Latitude Series XT2 , XFR , D420 , D500 , C510 , Z600 , E5410 , E5510 , E5400 E5500 , LT , E4310 , E4300 , E6510 , E6500 , E4200 , XT , E6410 E6410 ATG , E6410 XFR , E6400 , E6400 ATG , XFR E6400 OptiPlex Series 780 , 380 , 960 , 760 , 360 , 760 , 745c, 980 Precision Series M4500 , M4400 , 390 , M6300 , M4300 , T7400 , T5400 , M2300 , T7500 T500 , T3500 , M6400 , R5400 , M6500 , R5400 , T3400 Additional systems support will be added from time to time. * Release Highlights Local application to easily update one system - Allows for scheduled or manual control - Allows for scheduled automatic updates - Allows for end-user control with one click - Allows for filtering updates * By component BIOS, drivers, Dell applications * By criticality * By component * Installation Download the zip pack from the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. Double click the downloaded zip pack. Zip pack launches the installer upon extraction. Application requires administrative privileges to run.

* User Notes * Known Issues - None at the time of installation. * Disclaimer ###################################################################### CRITICALITY ###################################################################### 2 - Recommended ###################################################################### COMPATIBILITY/RECOMMENDED REQUIREMENTS ###################################################################### ====================================================================== Supported Operating System Requirements ====================================================================== Languages Supported: Simplified Chinese, English, French, German, Japanese, Span ish All flavors of Microsoft(R) Windows(R) 7 32/64 bit. All flavors of Windows Vista(R) 32/64 bit Windows XP 32-bit SP3 and later Windows XP 64-bit SP2 and later

====================================================================== Recommended Minimum Hardware Configuration ====================================================================== ###################################################################### RELEASE HIGHLIGHTS ###################################################################### Dell Client System Update is a local systems software management application wit h the following key features - Supports OptiPlex, Latitude and Precision lines of business. - Quickly and accurately determines all available Dell updates For the system running on Dell Client System Update: - Scans the platform for the installed versions of drivers, firmware, BIOS and some Dell applications - One click download and install - Can be configured to notify of available updates - Can be configured to automatically download and install all available updates ###################################################################### INSTALLATION POINTS TO NOTE ###################################################################### Dell Client System Update requires the user to have administrative privileges on the target system. ###################################################################### KNOWN ISSUES ###################################################################### - None at the time of release. ###################################################################### DISCLAIMER ###################################################################### Information in this document is subject to change without notice. Copyright(C) 2009 Dell Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Inc. is strictly forbidden. Trademarks used in this text: "Dell," "OpenManage," "PowerConnect," "Latitude," "OptiPlex,", "Precision," and "PowerEdge" are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Dell Inc.; "Microsoft, "Windows," "Windows Server," are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Dell Inc. disclaims any proprietary interest in trademarks and trade names other than its own. November 2009