How to reboot Xiaomi RedmiBook 8 Pro: all the ways from soft reboot to emergency reset

Xiaomi RedmiBook 8 Pro is a popular laptop with performance hardware and optimized MIUI for PC, but even it sometimes requires a restart. A suspended application, system error or scheduled update are many reasons for rebooting. However, not all users know how to properly restart the device, especially if it does not respond to commands.

In this article, we’ll look at all the reboot options available, from the standard Windows menu to forced power outages, and highlight the unique feature of the RedmiBook 8 Pro: the BIOS keyboard combination that is not available in most other laptops, and how to avoid data loss and what to do if the laptop is stuck on the Xiaomi logo.

1. Standard reboot via the Windows menu

The safest and most recommended way is to use the built-in operating system tools, which is suitable if the laptop responds to mouse/keyboard commands and the system does not freeze completely.

Instructions:

• 🖱️ Click the Start button (or the Win key on the keyboard).
• 🔄 Choose a food icon (⊙) → Reboot.
• ⏳ Wait until the process is complete (usually takes 20 to 40 seconds).

If the Start button does not open, try an alternative path:

1. Press the Alt + F4 key combination.
2. In the drop-down menu, select Reboot and confirm the action.

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If your laptop is slowing down, close your resource-intensive programs through Task Manager (Ctrl + Shift + Esc) before restarting, which will speed up the process and reduce the risk of errors.

2. Forced reboot of the power button

When the RedmiBook 8 Pro is completely frozen and does not respond to either the mouse or the keyboard, only an emergency reset remains, which should be used as a last resort, as it can lead to the loss of unsaved data.

How to do this:

1. Press the power button for 10-15 seconds before the laptop is completely turned off (the indicators should go out).
2. Wait 30 seconds – this is necessary to discharge the residual charge in the capacitors.
3. Press the power button again to turn it on.

⚠️ Note: If the laptop is stuck during the update BIOS or Windows, a forced reboot may render it inoperable, in which case a recovery through Recovery mode is required.

3. Reboot via command line (for power users)

This is useful if you want to restart your laptop with a delay or after you have executed certain commands, for example, for applying changes to the registry or installing drivers.

Open the Command Prompt (Win + R → enter cmd → Enter) and use one of the commands:

shutdown /r /t 0 # Instant reboot


shutdown /r /t 60 # Reboot in 60 seconds




Shutdown /r /f /t 0 # Forcible Closure of All Programs and Restart

To cancel the scheduled reboot, enter:

shutdown /a

🔹 Keep all open documents

🔹 Close programs with unsaved data

🔹 Connect the laptop to the network (if the battery is discharged)

🔹 Check if there are any active system updates-->

4. Reset via BIOS/UEFI (if Windows is not booting)

If RedmiBook 8 Pro turns on but does not load Windows (for example, a black screen or error appears). BOOT_DEVICE_FAILED), You may need to reset your settings. BIOS or selection of the booting device.

How to Sign In to the BIOS on Xiaomi RedmiBook 8 Pro:

1. Turn off the laptop.
2. Press and hold the F2 key (or Del on some versions).
3. Turn on your laptop without letting go of F2 until the BIOS menu appears.

In the BIOS interface:

• 🔧 Go to the Exit section. → Load Default Settings (Reset to factory settings).
• 💾 If you have a problem with booting, check the order of the devices in Boot Menu (priority should be given to the user). SSD/HDD).
• 🔄 Save the changes (F10) and reboot.

⚠️ Note: Do not change the Secure Boot settings or TPM unnecessarily – this can result in the locking of the Windows 11 bootloader.

5. Emergency recovery through Recovery mode

If the laptop is stuck on the Xiaomi or Windows logo, does not respond to keys, and standard methods do not help, you will need a recovery mode. On the RedmiBook 8 Pro, it starts in a special way.

Instructions:

1. Turn off your laptop (forced if necessary).
2. Press the F12 key and hold it while pressing the power button.
3. Release F12 when the Recovery menu appears.

In the recovery menu, select:

• 🛠️ Troubleshooting → Additional parameters → Restoration on boot (if Windows does not start).
• 🔙 Return to previous build (if problems started after update).
• 🗃️ Command line for manual recovery (e.g. via chkdsk) /f /r).

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Recovery mode on Xiaomi RedmiBook 8 Pro is different from standard Windows: utilities for resetting BIOS and checking iron are available here, which are not in the usual recovery menu.

6. Reset BIOS to factory settings (hidden function)

The RedmiBook 8 Pro has a unique BIOS reset capability without logging into the settings menu, which is useful if the laptop is locked with a BIOS password or does not respond to the keyboard.

How to do this:

1. Turn off the laptop and disconnect the charger.
2. Press the Win + B keys at the same time and hold them.
3. Connect the charger without releasing the keys.
4. After 5-7 seconds, release the keys – the laptop will automatically reset the BIOS settings and restart.

Frequent mistakes and their solutions

Even after a reboot, the RedmiBook 8 Pro may not work properly. Let's look at the typical issues and how to fix them.

1. The laptop turns on, but the screen remains black

• 🔌 Check the display connection (on RedmiBook 8 Pro, the cable often leaves when falling).
• 🔄 Try connecting an external monitor through HDMI or Type-C.
• 🔧 Drop it. BIOS (see section 6).

2.The sound went missing after the reboot.

• 🔊 Check if the speakers are turned off in Device Manager.
• 🔄 Reinstall the audio driver via Mi Driver Manager (included in the Xiaomi software package).
• 🎧 Connect the headphones – if there is sound, the problem is in the speakers of the laptop.

3.The system asks for a BIOS password after resetting

If you didn’t set a password, but after resetting the BIOS, your laptop requires it, use a universal code for Xiaomi:

12345678

If this does not work, contact Xiaomi with the serial number of the device (located on the bottom of the laptop).

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