R9 290X Gaming VBIOS Request

I just bought a brand new MSI 290X Gaming 4G and I have no control over fans, the msi GamingApp seems to have no control either.
SN:602-V308-06SB1403000948

Hi,
Is anyone able to clarify some or all of the BIOS issues/info?
My 290X Gaming is exhibiting some stuttering issues.  I have read through several forums over the last week and determined that a BIOS update has resolved this issue with brands.  So, after more reading, I've ended up here.  This is certainly disconcerting.  When one spends over $600 on a video card for the 'Best' you'd hope it's not a 1/2 functional kludge.
I tried the 160 BIOS and lost fan control with the card set to Legacy Mode Switch Position #1.  GPU-Z showed a different version than with the card set to UEFI Mode Switch Position #2.  Position #2 shows the old BIOS version and the in this mode the fans are controllable.  As well, in position 1 which seemed to be the new BIOS with the loss of fan control, the whole computer seemed funky and ultimately the screen would go black and I'd have to shutdown and reboot.
So are there typically 2 separate flashes?  One legacy and one UEFI?  Does one have to flash the card in both switch positions?  I was of the understanding that position 2 is locked and position 1 is for flashing.
Would someone kindly elaborate on all this?  I couldn't seem to find the info here.
Also, there seem to be 4 BIOS here;
http://www.techpowerup.com/vgabios/index.php?manufacturer=MSI&model=R9+290X
Obviously 2 are 1030MHz and 2 are 1040Mhz.
For each speed, it shows versions
VER015.042.000.003.000000 f1040.h02
VER015.042.000.003.000000 u1040.h02
So, what is the difference?  Is one supposed to be Legacy and one UEFI?
Again, some insight would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you.

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