Abstract: A method for resetting a system settings memory of processing circuitry of a computing system includes determining that a reset of the system settings memory is needed. At a controller coupled with a relay-based hardware circuit positioned between the system settings memory and a battery that backs the system setting memory, the method includes initiating clearing of the system settings memory of the processing circuitry of the computing system. Based on determining that a predetermined time period has passed from initiating the clearing of the system settings memory of the processing circuitry of the computing system, the method includes proceeding with a boot sequence for the computing system.