RAM Upgrade for Mid-2010 MBP 2.8 GHz Core i7

I ordered an 8 GB Memory upgrade kit from OWC. When I install the memory, the screen remains blank and I get 3 long tones, 3 short tones and 3 long tones. Article HT2538 says that should be a Firmware restoration from CD in process, but that's not the case. Software Update says everything is at the latest level. Bad Ram, or wrong specs the more likely culprit? What about Firmware?
Both the current system settings and the label on the new ram says DDR3 PC8500 1066MHz

Update: OWC Tech Support responded to try and clean the RAM contacts witha pencil eraser. This work for one module, but not the other. I will be returning the defective module.
Additionally, I was incorrect about the error code. The system replies with 3 short tones, 3 long tones, 3 short tones. This is opposite of the "Firmware upgrade" code I thought I was getting. I have not been able to ID this code (The RAM failed checksum code is just 3 short tones, not this sequence)

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