GE70 2OE keyboard backlight not functional

Hello! I just recently bought a MSI GE70 2OE from Newegg. It was advertised as having a blue backlight.
However, after installing windows 7 and updating all the drivers using LiveUpdate, the keyboard will not light up.
The other function keys work fine, but when I press the Fn+- or Fn++ the keyboard does nothing. I also noticed some people mention that it would take them to the dragoon army website, but it has never done that for me. It simply does nothing.
I downloaded the windows 7 bios update for this laptop from the MSI site, and used the installer.
it popped up a CMD window and did some stuff then told me to restart. I did and no change
I also reset the ECM or whatever by shutting down by holding the power button till it shut off, removing the battery and power cord and letting it sit for an hour. overkill on the hour i know but i fell asleep waiting on it XD
anyways, ive searched and searched and can't find any other things to try.
ideas?
Thanks
Dusty

It seems MSI tech team is doing good service here.
Of course we customers will feel worry free once the trouble come to us.
Just come here and post the question, and we'll get satisfied!
Quote from: hch;103115
Uninstall the old drivers then install with the new ones.
Update the EC firmware to version 507
http://dl.msi.com/download_files/frm_exe/w8_1757EMS1.507.zip

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