Reset system to factory defaults

This feature allows you to reset the UEFI BIOS to the factory default settings, including all UEFI BIOS settings and internal data. It helps you wipe user data in case that you want to dispose of or reuse your computer.

Restart the computer. When the logo screen is displayed, press F1 to enter the UEFI BIOS menu.
Select Security > Reset System to Factory Defaults and press Enter.
Several warning windows might be displayed. Do the following before resetting the system to the factory default settings:
1. Deactivate the Absolute Persistence Module.
2. Remove the NVMe password if your have set one.
For computer models with RAID settings, a window is displayed to remind you of data damage. Select Yes to proceed.
A window is displayed to confirm all UEFI BIOS settings will be reset. Select Yes to proceed.

Note: If the Intel AMT control and Absolute Persistence(R) Module are permanently disabled, these settings cannot be reset successfully.
Enter the supervisor password, system management password or power-on password in the window prompted.

Your computer will restart immediately. It takes a few minutes to complete the initialization process. Your computer screen might be blank during this process. This is normal and you should not interrupt it.