1. Setup Guide
  2. Troubleshooting
  3. System Recovery
  4. Performing a Factory Reset from BIOS (Microsoft Windows)

Performing a Factory Reset from BIOS (Microsoft Windows)

This method applies to all Express Stations running Microsoft Windows. To perform system recovery from the BIOS:

  1. Power on or restart the Express Station.
  2. Enter the BIOS.
    1. Tap the lower left or lower right portion of the bootup screen to enter the BIOS Configuration Utility, or use a USB keyboard and press F2 on bootup.
  3. Tap the Workstation option.
  4. From the list of options on the left scrolling panel, tap Factory Recovery, and then select Enable from the drop-down list.
  5. Tap Home.
  6. Tap Save and Exit, tap Exit Saving Changes, and then tap Yes to confirm. The Express Station restarts automatically.
  7. On the Choose an Option screen, tap Troubleshoot.
  8. On the Troubleshoot screen, tap Factory Reset.
  9. When prompted, type y to proceed with the Factory Restore.
When the restoration completes and the Express Station restarts, you can begin the operating system setup.

Parent topic: System Recovery