Importing Computer Manually Appears Twice? Since SP1

Hi,
I am trying to setup some new machines on the system. I have manually imported the computer and mac address. These machine are in AD. I then PXE boot them and image no problems.
Since going to SP1 if i do the above 2 of the same machines appear in SCCM. I think one is from the manual import and the other from the disovery.
Why is it doing this please?
Thanks

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