Quad And RAM Problem

Hey all
I just received the 2x1GB modules I ordered from OWC earlier this week... I installed them and unfortunately, the OS is not detecting them... I installed them in the first two available slots, moving outward... I've got 2x256MB at the moment from Apple
So I booted into the Hardware Test and discovered that it's reporting a POST FAILURE on DIMM2/J6900 on the Main window and when I examine the detail view, I see that it's seeing the two new modules... it reports a POST FAILURE on both but given that the main screen is reporting on J6900, I'm guessing that only one is failed and since they're paired, it's failing the 2nd one?
I called OWC and they suggested that I reset the PRAM (no effect) and that I try to install them in other slots... now, I was under the impression that the RAM must be installed in the slots sequentially... is that just a guideline or does it not actually work if I skip a slot? It's easy to test my self but if I don't have to disconnect the G5 again to find out, all the better...
Thanks!

I had the same problem but resolved it by booting in open firmware and reseting the computer. I suggest you do the same.
Put the two 1GB chips in the first paired slots and the two apple chips in the next slots
Boot up holding down Command + Option + O + F until you see the grey screen with text
then run each of these commands
reset-nvram
set-defaults
reset-all
The last one will cause the computer to reboot and you should see all your ram... I hope
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