Compaq Armada 1700 Reference Manual page 96

2. With the label side up, insert the 68-pin connector side of the
PC Card into the PC Card slot, pushing gently until firmly
seated.
If you are running Windows 95 and your computer is on, the
computer automatically configures a plug and play card and most
other PC Cards. If the computer is turned off or in Suspend, a card
is not configured until you turn on the computer or exit Suspend.
Windows NT is not plug and play. If you are running Windows
NT, the computer configures a card only when it is in the PC Card
slot when the computer is turned on. The computer only
recognizes that a PC Card has been removed if the PC Card slot is
empty when the computer is turned on.
After the computer has configured the card, the computer beeps
twice to indicate that the card is ready for use.
After the PC Card has been inserted and configured, it
may be necessary to perform an initial setup procedure. For
example, a new storage card may need to be formatted, or a new
network card may need drivers installed. For detailed information
on setup procedures for various Network PC Cards, refer to the
instructions provided by the PC Card manufacturer.