Mac Mini Server unable to login or reinstall from DVD

Hi all,
I bought a mac mini server in dec 2009, it was working great for the past 6 months. Recently, I was unable to login to any of my accounts. I brought the machine to my local authorized service provider(Singapore Wheelock Epic Centre). They said that the hardware is fine but they cannot do a fresh install for me because they do not have the install disk. On top of that, they want to charge me $150 if I bring the install disk in for them to do a fresh installation for me even though I am under warranty.
With that I bought a superdrive and attempt to boot from my install disk for a fresh installation. But the superdrive cannot boot up when I pressed 'D' numerous times.
Is there any solution to this or do I have to throw away my $1.5k server?

+But the superdrive cannot boot up when I pressed 'D' numerous times+
I realize that you meant to say "C" instead of "D", but the technique also requires that you hold down the startup modifier key ("C" in this case) rather than pressing and releasing it.
You should hold down a startup modifier key (like C or Option) as soon as you hear the startup chime or beep. Keep holding down it until you see the "gear" spinning or you get a menu on the screen.
You may also have better luck if you just borrow a PC USB keyboard to do this startup modifier sequence. The C key will work the same; but to get Option, you press the Alt key instead.
Also keep in mind that you cannot use the install disc from your MacBook to startup the Mini.

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