Invalid Serial number and RAM memory upgrade problem

1. Please, I am trying to reinstall Snow Leopard, at the end is coming
"Invalid serial number entered Setup requires a valid serial number. The serial number has the format XSVR-106-x-xxx-xxx-xxx-xxx-xxx-xxx-x!
but my serial number is:
C07XXXXXXXXX!
What is wrong?
2. When I try to install 1 DDR Kingston 8GB PC3 10600 CL9 204-PIN SODIMM is coming a clicking sound, What is the problem?
Thanks.

All OS X Server 10.6 purchases include a product serial number key, and this serial number key is a required part of the OS X Server installation.   This is a product activation key, and as shown in the display this key begins with XSVR-106 for OS X Server 10.6.  This key was included with the paperwork from the original purchase on a couple of stickers on a card, if this system was acquired with OS X Server 10.6.  If this OS X Server 10.6 media was acquired from elsewhere, then look for a sticker with the media and packaging.  Otherwise, please contact the vendor and ask for the serial number for the media you've acquired.  If you've purchased this Mac Mini with OS X Server 10.6 from Apple directly and no longer have the key, then you'll want to contact Apple Support for assistance.
As for your second (memory) question, presumably the memory is not compatible with your particular Mac Mini, or there's a problem with the memory itself.  There are usually tech specs available listing the particular requirements for the memory for a particular Mac Mini system.  If you purchased this memory from Kingston specifically for this particular system, contact the Kingston support folks and ask for assistance.
If you post the specific model of Mac Mini, somebody here can probably locate the memory requirements.

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