<select>
<option value="volvo">Volvo</option>
<option value="saab" selected>Saab</option>
<option value="fiat">Fiat</option>
<option value="audi">Audi</option>
</select>

<script>
document.getElementById("mySelect").value = "fiat";
</script>
<select id="mySelect">
<option value="volvo">Volvo</option>
<option value="saab">Saab</option>
<option value="fiat">Fiat</option>
<option value="audi">Audi</option>
</select>