15 - j118tx Blink Code - 2 blinks - Corrupt Bios

I have refered to the Blink code 2 error resolving methods and they have failed, Still repeating the blinks and not restarting.
The article said my computer  would probably not support the actions. Could someone please help me!

If you tried the Windows key + B  and the BIOS rom file at the root of a usb flashdrive methods with no success, then chances are that you will need to have it sent in for repair.
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