i was trying to install spiral knights on my PC but all i got was this

We were unable to initialize the game's graphical display. Please take the following steps to ensure compatibility:
Visit the technical support forum for up-to-date information and suggestions.
Make sure your system satisfies the game's minimum requirements.
Update your video drivers.
Ensure that hardware video acceleration is fully enabled.

i don't know what these steps are telling ..

i don't know if i meet the minimum requirements
i don't know what video drivers are
i don't know what that video acceleration is..

somebody please help.. :(