Update new iPod before connecting?

Hi folks. I just got a replacement unit (20GB click wheel) due to drive failure. I have installed the latest iPod Updater and the newest version of iTunes on my iMac.
When I connect my new iPod for the very first time, should I run the iPod Updater or will this be done automatically at the set up process??

no need to do it
if it needs to be updated, it will tell you and take you thru the process

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