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Troubleshooting Restoring Default Settings in the Setup Utility The following procedure explains how to restore the Setup Utility default settings. If the computer is not in the Setup Utility, begin at step 1. If the computer is in the Setup Utility, begin at step 2. 1. To open the Setup Utility, turn on or restart the computer in Windows, and then press f10 while the prompt, "Press to enter setup," is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen. 2. Select Exit > Load Setup Defaults, and then press f10. 3. When the Setup Confirmation is displayed, press enter to save your preferences. 4. To set your preferences and exit the Setup Utility, press f10, and then follow the instructions on the screen. The Setup Utility default settings are set when you exit the Setup Utility and go into effect when the computer restarts. ✎ Your password, security, and language settings are not changed when you restore the factory default settings. Using Advanced Setup Utility Features This guide describes the Setup Utility features recommended for all users. For more information about the Setup Utility features recommended for advanced users only, refer to Help and Support, which is accessible only when the computer is in Windows. The Setup Utility features available for advanced users include a hard drive self-test, a Network Service Boot, and settings for boot order preferences. 2-4 Maintenance and Service Guide