Having Start Up Problems - Faulty Mac Mini?

Hi,
I just got a new Mac mini Server. When I start it up it shows the Apple logo and then goes to the screen where you must choose you language option. The my Mac mini just shows a gray (some times green) screen and the fan starts to spin really fast and makes a massive noise.
Did I recieve a faulty Mac mini?
Regards,

Sharpi wrote:
Did I recieve a faulty Mac mini?
an out-of-the-box mini should not behave like this.
call Apple and have them arrange for a replacement.

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