How to format my G5 and install FCP?? Plz help URGENT

Hi Everyone,
Since I installed FCP suite my compressor never worked, So I decided to format my mac and reinstall Tiger and FCP.
Can some one give me a quick steps on how to format my mac. Never done it before..
Thanx so Much

I know how it sounds but blieve me I tried everything. I gathered the process of reinstalling Tiger is not as bad. Just insert the DVD and follow instruction.< </div>
Umm, well, the Scorched Earth Method is drastic and cannot be undone. But,m yeah, it's easy.
By the way is there a prefrence on how to install FCP or just put cd's and follow wizard. eg. Is there a sqequence on what to install first.< </div>
Put them in and follow the instrucitons.
Thnx alot for ur reply David.< </div>
No problem, we just hope you don't get BAD advice here.
I hope compressor works after this < </div>
There is no reason at all to believe it will work after reinitializing your system. None at all. There's hop, but no rationality.
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