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3. Navigate back to the Developer Forums (note: this occurs automatically when logging in with an existing username and password).
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5. You may now post new forum topics and reply to existing forum topics.

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Answer:
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2. From the gray top-navigation bar, click the new topic link.
3. Fill out the Posting New Message form and then click the Post Message button. (Optionally, you may preview your post prior to submitting it.)

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http://developer.amd.com/support/pages/forumrules.aspx