Clean install from DVD failing again and again.

I tried clean installing Lion:
I partitioned my hard disk and burned a DVD with the installer.
When booting from that DVD, it just tells me that setup failed and I should try installing again.
At that point, the only option is to reboot from DVD again, ending up with the same error, or using the tools delivered on the tool except for installing.
I tried installing while being booted on the DVD via Terminal by starting /Install Mac OS X Lion.app. This fails after rebooting again as well.

question , where did you get DVD from ??? i burn it my self via tutorial
http://lifehacker.com/5823096/how-to-burn-your-own-lion-install-dvd-or-flash-dri ve
worked for me ....

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http://support.apple.com/kb/ht4718
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2: The RAM needs to be
Maximum Memory
3.0 GB (Actual) 2.0 GB (Apple)
Memory Slots
2 - 200-pin PC2-5300 (667MHz) DDR2 SO-DIMM
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Software Update fully immediately after setup.
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