New mac pro can't set-up

just received my new mac pro and can't get it to work. on set-up after a few seconds i get a message need to restart and this goes on and on. what can be the problem. please help.paid big bucks.
Thanks, mtools

I can't really answer without any more information, but I guess it could be possible the OS wasn't properly installed. If you're near an Apple store, I would take it in to them and let them troubleshoot it. If not, I would pop the DVD drive open with a paperclip: There should be a small hole in the front of the actual drive. Not sure if you can get to it by moving the door down (the little door that opens for the DVD drive) to access it or if you'll have to remove the side of the computer and get to the hole that way. OR: You should be able to open the DVD drive while it's attempting to startup by holding down the mouse button. When you get the DVD drive open, slip in the Tiger or Leopard disk and hold down the "C" key to startup from the DVD. Then you might be able to re-install the OS.
If you want to, you can open the side of the computer (while it's off!) to make sure all the RAM, drive(s), and the videocard are seated properly. When my ATI x1900XT videocard went bad, it would cause the computer to reboot.
Just a couple things to try, anyway... Maybe someone else will have better ideas.

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