How Do I Reset Firmware Password on the Intel MacBook Pro

Hello, Sorry to post the message here, but I'm unable to post a message in any other area of the discussion board. All I get is subscribe to forum or Mark all topics as read. Nothing about posting message!
Here is my question. I just bought a new MacBook Pro and want to know how to reset the open firmware password on that model. I know its different on the Power Book G4's.
Can some help me.
Thank you
Phil
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Sorry wrong place. Problem fixed will try.

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