Is it possible to override a TPM lockout?

[Galen1066]

Trying to enable Bitlocker on a Dell 6500, I get an error when I try to Init the TPM hat says "TPM is defending against a dictionary attack and has placed itself in timeout". (Would re-imaging the OS help?)

 

[getochkn]

If you have the proper password, sure.

https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dd851452.aspx

If you don't, then no help here bypassing anything.