FAN issue on Msi 290x Lightning

I have the well known fan issue on my MSI 290x Lighting, so im currently using 13.12 instead of 14.4 catalyst drivers.
Should i update to UEFI bios on my card?
S/N 602-V307-04SB1403019397  (The live update 5 tool says current Bios TV307MS.101)
-My Mobo is not UEFI enabled.
Systems Specs
intel core i7 970
Asus Rampage 3  Black edition (latest BIOS)
12 GB Ram
Ocz Revox2
Windows 8.1 upd 1 (latest)

Update vbios to the latest GOP version: https://forum-en.msi.com/index.php?topic=179761.msg1295014#msg1295014

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    TV307MH.101 is normal vbios, TV307MH.111 is LN2
    Create a bootable usb stick (https://forum-en.msi.com/index.php?topic=165175.0).
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