Dell Service Tags

[Audiofight]

We use the Dell Service Tag as our Workstation ID at work. It is unique to each computer, so why not use it?

What I am working on doing is writing a batch file that will access the Service Tag from within the BIOS and rename the workstation that ID. It will also change 2 registry keys to match up as well.

I have an easy way to deploy this to all 2200 users, but need to access the Service Tag from within the BIOS. I will also put some error catching in the beginning in case it hits one of the old Toshiba systems out there and stop before it edits the registry improperly.

Anyone know an easy way to do this?

 

[ShellGuy]

Not as far as i know.


Will G.

 

[ssvegeta1010]

Yes, I8kfanGUI accesses Dell BIOS to control the fans.

 

[alent1234]

The Optiplexes will probably allow you to do this if you have the Dell Management Server software. The HP equivelant is Insight Manager.

 

[Audiofight]

I have been pointed to a class that will allow access to the BIOS via C programming. I am not overly confident with my C skills, but I have plenty of referrence materials in my office.

I will keep you guys posted.