New RAM and issues with apple hardware test

I just upgraded to 4gb of Samsung memory in my Macbook Pro. I had several issues with the computer continuously rebooting. I went into Apple Hardware Test and tested the memory. One of the dimms failed immediately so I pulled it and tested the other. It seemed to just go to around 6-10 minutes and just not do anything after that. The cursor still moves but nothing else.
I had them replaced with Samsung original even though the computer came with Nanya. My previous Macbook Pro had Samsung and I had good luck with it. This is a Santa Rosa platformed 2.4 Ghz version with the 7200 rpm 160 gb hard drive. I'm also running Leopard but that should be independent of the apple hardware test since the OS is not required to boot into it.
Any help is greatly appreciated.
Thanks

Evidently its not freezing. It just doesn't update often. Its at nearly two hours now. I wasn't giving it enough time to run.

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