Installing Server 10.5 on Early 08 Mac Pro

I am trying to install Server on a Mac Pro, but every time I try to boot from the CD it kernal panics. Does anyone know how to solve this?

Just to add more color to this process...
First of all, the DVD does not have the drivers on it to boot your Mac Pro. That is why it kernel panics. So this is how you have to do it:
Install Leopard client version on the Mac Pro. I would make sure it's an erase and install just so you don't have anything left over that may cause you frustrations down the road.
After Leopard client is installed, run through the "Mac Buddy" assistant that automatically launches at startup of a new Leopard client installation and setup your Mac Pro like it will be when it's your server, including the administrator's name, password, and networking info.
Then put the Leopard Server DVD in the computer and there will be an installer that will transform the client into a server. After the client has been upgraded to server, the server assistant will appear. Carefully go through it, and after it's completed, if I remember correctly, the computer will restart.
After it's restarted and you log in, run the software updater and get all of the latest software updates installed before starting up any of the services.
I hope this helps!

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