Help is my database MAXING out!!

[eluser]smatakajr[/eluser]
Hey

I have Host Gator Box 8 GIG 4 Processors there biggest server
and im having

A Database Error Occurred Unable to connect to your database server using the provided settings."

Now i know the setting work.. they have been and apparently it looks
like the DB hiccuped

Is this because of too many connections at once? How do i fix?

Thanks for your help in advance!