ESM update tools

Tue May 6 16:43:08 CDT 2008

Quick question, how does one update the ESM on a system not using the
.BIN file from the support.dell.com?  For example, I am using a debian
tiny install to update the BIOS on systems using libsmbios
(dellBiosUpdate -u -f header).  This has been pretty reliable but it's
highly suggested that I update the ESM prior to the BIOS.  

Which utility is it that the .BIN file uses?  I only ask because the
BIOS tool has a similar tool, but actually just uses libsmbios with a
compiled wrapper such as this.  I see a lot of references to
'disneyinstall' in .BIN file but nothing much else.

Any help will be appreciated. 

klandreth at klandreth-desktop [840esm] $ ./bmcfl32l --help

   Baseboard Management Controller Flash Utility Version:  1.33 

   OPTION INVALID   [--help]

-d                   Allow downgrade of firmware without asking.

-f, -force           Force flash all devices.

-h, -help            Show command line options with descriptions.

-i, -input=argument  Argument is name of alternate data file to use.

-l, -log=argument    Log all messages to file specified by argument.

-q, -quiet           Quiet mode. No prompts. Display error messages
ONLY.

-r, -revision        Display firmware and data file revisions then exit.

-version             Display version of this flash program.

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