RAM error beep when trying to boot install disc

I'm trying to re-install OSX in order to get a clean system and upgrade the OS. However, if I try to boot from the OSX Leopard install disc, I get the three RAM error beeps. I bought new compatible RAM (2x2GB SODIMM), tried with one of the old banks, then the other, in both available slots, then the new RAM - nothing helps: Booting the system with no install disc inserted works fine, having it inserted results in the beeps. It doesn't matter if I try straight boot, pressing C, using rEFIt or going for the device's own pre-boot OS selection menu, nothing helps.
I had the screen replaced on warranty a couple weeks ago, but I do not assume that poses a problem. Can anyone help?
Thanks!

Why do you have rEFIt installed?
To be able to multi-boot OSX, Win7, and Ubuntu.
What is your machine and what OS X does it have?
Early 2011 MacBook Pro 15" non-glare screen. 4GB stock RAM.
What's on the disk 10.5 or 10.6?
The disk is Leopard, as far as I can remember. I believe I got Snow Leopard over the App store.
Have you cleaned the disk, use another?
I don't exactly have another disc ... but I tried to image them to a SD card and that gave the same results.
What are you trying to do exactly?
Completely wipe the drive (low-level) to be able to sell the device.

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