IBM H SERIES RS/6000 - Manual (Page 85)

RIPL (Remote Initial Program Load): Allows you to select a
remote system from which to load programs via a network
adapter when your system unit is first turned on. This option
also allows you to configure network adapters that require
setup.
Update: Allows you to update the firmware programs on your
computer.
Console: If you have more than one display attached to your
system unit, or if you have an ASCII terminal attached to your
system unit in addition to a keyboard and display, this tool
allows you to define which one is active. If no console is
selected within two minutes, the console defaults to Serial Port
2.
Password
When you select this icon, the following screen is displayed.
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