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Update the inventory record in FM Pro

For machines that (computers and printers) which have been or will be scrapped (disposed/ disposal), update their inventory records as follows:

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Update the DNSDB record for the item

• Taks Task this to a Chemistry IT fulfull-time staff member. (Applies for any machine connected to the network)

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Update the inventory record in FM Pro

For machines that machines (computers and printers) which are in stock, inventory conventions are as follows:

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• Update BIOS
• Change "Integrated NIC" setting to "Enabled" (not Enable w/ PXE) and turn on "SMART reporting"
• Find warranty and MAC address (BIOS->System Info)
• Wipe disk partitions
• Remove any old labels and physically clean machine if necessary

Update the DNSDB record for the item

• Task this to a Chemistry IT full-time staff member. (Applies for any machines connected to the network)

Missing Machines (computers or printers) 

Occasionally while performing inventory, we will have machines which (computers or printers) which we cannot find in person, but that we do not believe have been scrapped.

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• Leave everything in the record in the same with the following exceptions:
• General Notes:
  • Date marked missing
  • Room, building, group, machine function, and machine name.
• Machine Function: "Missing"
• Clear Room, Building, and Group fields (To ensure that we are not billing groups for missing machines).
• Clear Machine Name (To ensure easier searching and parsing of records).
• IMPORTANT: Do not modify the Verified Date. That date is reserved for hands-on/ visual confirmation of the machine's existence.

Update the DNSDB record for the item

• Taks this Task this to a Chemistry IT fulfull-time staff member. (Applies for any machines connected to the network)

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