My mac mini & samsung monitor 172V don't work together

I bought a mac-mini and connected it to my samsung monitor 172V.
On screen the words " video mode not supported" appears. What does it mean? What can I do to make it work?

It should be compatible...I think that means your refresh rate is wrong.
First try this... turn on the computer... unplug the monitor AND the little DVI adapter ... plug the monitor into the DVI adapter ... then plug them both into the computer. It should auto refresh and fix it.
If not: Do you have a second monitor or another computer with remote desktop?
Try changing your resolution /refresh rate with a different monitor, then plugging in the new one.

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