Successful BIOS update > Win 7 won't boot/freezes/crashes

Dear community,

I'm really hoping you can help me with this problem. =(

My specs

• Intel Core i5 2500
• Gigabyte P67A-UD3-B3
• 2x Kingston 4GB 1600MHz
• ASUS Xonar Essence STX
• EVGA 670GTX
• WD Caviar Black 1TB

Bought SSD + RAM
Most of my friends have an SSD and I finally assembled the finances to get one myself, the OCZ Vertex 4. I also bought 2x Kingston 4GB 1600MHz (exact same as mine).

What I did before SSD arrived?

• Updated BIOS from Old to EUFI (uca1)

What I did after SSD arrived?

• Installed SSD
• Installed RAM
• Booted ---> "Windows Starting" (logo) and it froze. (And sometimes Reboot)

What I tried whilst still having the EUFI BIOS?

• in the BIOS tried to see what the Sata Controller said:
• - tried AHCI mode ---> Nothing
• - tried IDE mode ---> Nothing
  
• Put in the Windows 7 installation DVD:
• - Finishes "Windows is loading files" but after wards --> Reboot/crash
  
• Reverted / flashed BIOS to OLD version (non-EUFI)

What I tried when having the OLD (F9) version?

• Load the Optimized Defaults
• --> Win 7 freeze/crash @ Logo and Install Disc
• CMOS cleared (removed battery for 60 seconds)
• --> Same problems as above
• Setting SATA controller to: ACHI and IDE
• --> Same problems as above
• Turning off HPET
• --> Same problems
• Tried Ubuntu installation disk:
• --> Same problems --> it crashed.
• Tried different Windows 7 installation disc:
• --> Same problems
• Removed old HDD, tried clean install on SSD
• --> Same problems (Windows install disc > Loading Files > Black Screen/Crash)
• Removed SSD, installed old HDD (containing Win7 install)
• --> Same problems
• Removed all but 1 RAM stick:
• --> Same problem
• Removed Sound Card:
• Guess what? Same problem.

I can get into Safe Mode!
I guess that's somewhat positive right? So, I tried the following:

• In MSConfig:
• --> Disabling all Services and Start-up programs
• -->> Reboot --> Same problems.
• Removed videocard drivers:
• -->> Reboot --> Same problems.

Other things I tried
I also tried reverting / flashing back to a older BIOS version (F8). Same problems with everything above.


I am at my wits' end.
I have to add that all the BIOS flashes were "Successful". So, I don't get it. I think I've almost tried everything. I also tried to turn off the Auto (overclock)boost Intel technology.

My question:
Is my motherboard broken?
If I purchase a new one, will it fix the issues?
If so, how do I properly install Windows 7 on the SSD?

If you are able to help me, if you think something might be an issue, please let me know! I will try anything to try and fix this issue!

Thanks in advance!