Can't restore from .dmg file "cannot allocate memory- error"

Im trying to install OS X 10.6 from an .dmg file because I have trouble with my dvd reader.
I have followed this steps from this thread: https://discussions.apple.com/thread/2764247?start=0&tstart=0
select your .dmg file and open with Disk utility
02. select your Mac os X image from left panel box and then choose restore
03. drag and drop the Mac os image to source
04. drag and drop Mac's partition to destination
05. click restore
I get "cannot restore, cannot allocate memory". Any ideas? Thanks in advance
Mac Pro OS X 1.6.6, 4 discs (one to make fresh install - 2TB WD), 2x2.66Ghz, dual core Intel Xeon

Hi LInc. I tried your choice and succesfully installed over a 16GB pendrive. But could not do that with the 2TB green caviar... I also found that there are some issues with this kind of drive in the fourth bay, so I will change it to see if there is any difference. Cant make it work with TMachine also (known issues there too).

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