New Mac Mini - Dock Disappearing

I just got a new mac mini and I am using it as a media server. I am controlling through screen sharing and sometimes with air mouse. Other than that, nothing strange as far as applications running or downloaded.
Several times now, the dock has disappeared. I cannot click on the desktop or the Apple icon in the top left corner - but the application windows that are open continue to work - iTunes and Safari.
I have tried several combinations of disconnecting air mouse and screen sharing, but nothing seemed to effect what is wrong.
Any suggestions as to what is wrong?

I suspect the applications at hand could be crashing... It could be a RAM problem.
Slide your Leopard/Snow Leopard disc into the drive and hold D when booting to start the Apple Hardware Test.
Good luck!
~Yoma

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