Need help with Imac G5 Model A1145 for resetting to factory settings

Hi - I am new to the Mac world. I recently inherited an iMac G5 Model A1145. I am trying to reset the hard drive to factory settings. It came with no discs whatsoever. I've tried to push the option button upon restart or command + R but I never get a Disk Utility screen.
This iMac has no CD drive with it (although I do have a USB CD drive that I could use if necessary).
Does anyone know how I can reset the hard drive back to factory settings??
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you

"command + R but I never get a Disk Utility screen.": These old iMacs don't have this feature.
you'll need a disc. If you don't have any, you'll need to find one: http://www.macworld.com/article/2101301/advice-from-an-apple-tech-how-to-get-old -mac-os-x-install-discs.html

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