How to re-image a mac pro

Hi,
I recently got a Mac Pro (Xeon 64bit, Quad-Core, 3GB RAM and 1TB Hard drive) with preinstalled OS X.
The OS is corrupted and I want to re-image it. I tried Command-R and the machine does boot to Disk Utilities (it still brings me to the login screen). I only have the machine, a keyboard and a Mac mouse.
I am new to Mac and need help and advise on how to proceed.
Thanks.
Mike

Buy more RAM. 3GB is what it ships with but just enough to boot and not enough.
And buy some disk drives. Backup, clone, new system drive. Data drive. As a minimum.
Using Cloning as a Backup Strategy
http://www.macupdate.com/app/mac/7032/carbon-copy-cloner
http://www.bombich.com/software/updates/ccc-3.5.html
OS X Lion Install to Different Drive
How to create an OS X Lion installation disc MacFixIt
Migration Assistant Update for Mac OS X Snow Leopard
http://www.apple.com/support/lion/installrecovery/
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http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-13727_7-20080989-263/how-to-create-an-os-x-lion-ins tallation-disc

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