default configuration

noun
UK /dɪˈfɔːlt kənˌfɪɡəˈreɪʃən/
US /dɪˈfɔːlt kənˌfɪɡjəˈreɪʃən/

The setup a computer or program uses when you first start it, before you change anything.

The game runs smoothly on the default configuration, so you don't need to adjust any settings.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. The original arrangement of parts that a device or system comes with.

If you get lost, you can always return the router to its default configuration.

3. A pre-set option chosen automatically when no other choice is made.

The default configuration for new accounts includes email notifications.

4. The baseline state of software before any customization by the user.

Developers tested the app on the default configuration to make sure it works for everyone.