Mac OS X Server in Mac Mini

I recently bought an used mac mini and when I turn it on it asks me for the user login information which I do not have. When I get to the login menu it says MAc OS X SERVER, So I guess it has the Server installed?(I don't understand much about the "server") ... I tried restoring the mac mini with the mac mini CDs but I guess since it has OS X Server installed it won't let me do it because I keep getting the Kernel Panic. Is there anyway I can restore the mac?
thanks!

This would be better asked in a different forum like http://discussions.apple.com/category.jspa?categoryID=158
but since you're here...
If you boot from the disks thatcame with the Mini, you should be able to erase the HD using disk utility. You should then be able to install OS X. You can also skip DiskUtility, and choose the erase & install option.
If you're getting panics while trying this, you are likely looking at a bad HD or some other bad hardware (like memory, or even the logicboard).
Jeff

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