MSI GE40-2OC Bios Compatiable with MS-1492 Barebones?

Hello,
I'm in the need of some help from the MSI team. I've recently upgraded to Windows 8.1 and have been experiencing BSOD's when using the laptops Bluetooth/WiFi. I tried formatting and doing a fresh install ensuring all the drivers were up to date however this was of no help.
I came across a few posts on forums that suggested this is a BIOS/Firmware problem and an update would fix it. Upon checking my BIOS/Firmware it seems they are infact very old (BIOS Version: E1492IG6.10H EC: 1.504), however when trying to contact the retailer they said they had no newer updates available.
Can I flash the non-barebones BIOS/Firmware found on the MSI Support page on my barebones system and if not can anyone direct me to the latest versions of both for my barebones system?
Thank you.

Quote from: heich.kei on 28-August-14, 21:53:36
Hi,
I contacted MSI as you suggested and they said they cannot provide barebones BIOS/EC's and only provide official MSI ones.
With both my retailer and MSI not being able to help I'm at a bit of a loss as to what to do 
Yeah, it's a really crappy situation. I'd put pressure on the retailer....that's your best bet at this point.

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