How do i reinstall my operating system on my mac mini

please i need help reinstalling my os x lion on a new hard drive

If your Mac came with DVDs, insert the Mac OS X disc that came with your Mac, press C key on boot and install Mac OS X. Then, go to Apple menu > Software Update and install the most recent version. If you have got Mac OS X Snow Leopard, open App Store > Purchases and download Mountain Lion

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                dependency: com.apple.iokit.IOPCIFamily(2.6.5)@0x928000
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