Request Custom or Unlocked BIOS GE60 0ND-257US

Hi Svet,
I am running Linux on the GE60 0ND-257US, Product Number 9S7-16GA11-257.
My problem is that there are no Linux nvdia drivers which will let me run the nvidia card, only the Intel card (my card is a "Hybrid" optimus card) so I cannot get the full capability of the card.
My card is the stock GEForce GTX 660M.
The only way for me to workaround is to find a way in BIOS to disable the Intel card and only run the 'discrete' nvidia.
I would then be able to install nvidia drivers and probably get more out of the card.
The stock BIOS on this laptop is geared for Windows 8 and I really have a problem with that.
I would like to have a fully unlocked BIOS with full configuration options available, no Windows 8 features, etc. This should then have a way to switch off (and on, a toggle switch) Intel card and have only nvidia card running.
Is there anyway this can be done?
(I am running in legacy MBR mode.)
I am neither a BIOS nor an nvidia expert (not afraid to flash BIOS) but may not have explained the above properly.
Feel free to ask more info.
Thanks.

1 see here for some of them as example: https://forum-en.msi.com/index.php?topic=164130.msg1203494#msg1203494
2 we will stick to approved flashing methods, as not tested flashers may brick the NB
3 yes that's correct
4 to tell me current BIOS and EC versions that's installed [you can look for them in bios setup system info]
and donation at: https://forum-en.msi.com/index.php?topic=134259.0

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