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Dell recommends Windows®
Dell Vostro Desktop & Small
Desktop
Model 3681 3888
Reviewer’s Guide – May 2020
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Vostro brand
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Built for Small Business
The Vostro family of PCs is built for Small Business. Whether you’re balancing
the books, ordering inventory or managing payroll, the easy-to-use Vostro
family of PCs is dedicated to helping your business thrive. This brand delivers
reliable security, essential productivity features, outstanding support and
exceptional affordability.
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Vostro Family Desktop
Feature Overview
Built for Small Business
The Vostro Compact Desktops and Small Desktop are built to go the
distance for your business. They undergo industry-leading quality testing
to ensure they are equipped for uninterrupted productivity.
Unite All Your Devices with Dell Mobile Connect
Access multiple devices without dividing your attention with Dell Mobile
Connect, which pairs your iOS or Android smartphone with your
desktop.
With Dell Mobile Connect you can make calls, send texts, get notifications
and even mirror your Android phone onto your PC to interact with all your
favorite apps.
Your phone connects to your PC via Dell Mobile Connect’s point-to-point,
secure connection so your data is never exposed via unsecure internet
connections.
Quickly move photos, videos, music and documents from PCs to
Android phones, and vice-versa, without complicated cloud storage
services or cumbersome cables.
Service and support you deserve
Help minimize your downtime with support that is convenient and easy to
access right from your desktop. The Vostro Desktops and Small Desktop
offer a suite of service and support solutions designed with your business in
mind.
Your investment comes with a 1-year base warranty so you don’t need to
worry about unforeseen issues.
Choose optional Dell ProSupport™ or ProSupport Plus for 24x7 direct
telephone access to advanced-level technicians based in your region.
Whether you have one office or hundreds around the world, protect your
investments with this simple yet flexible approach.
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Vostro Desktop 3681
Feature Overview
Work with a Lasting Edge
The new small desktop increases performance and expandability options.
Performance that Grows
Up to 10
th
Gen Intel® Core™ i7 processors and 64GB of DDR4 memory
enables this Vostro desktop to be fast, reliable ad high performing.
From PowerPoint presentations to video editing, visuals are sharp and high-
quality with up to 2GB of optional discrete graphics.
Gain easy access to all the files, photos and videos you need with up to 2TB
HDD or 512GB SSD.
Small Without Sacrifice
The expansion capabilities and ample ports and slots deliver all the
essentials in a small, compact form factor.
For easy and convenient connection and transfers between devices, the
desktop features 8 USB ports including two front-access USB 3.2 Gen 1
Type-A, VGA and HDMI ports, a optional 5-in-1 media card and an optional
optical disk drive.
The system is also equipped with up to 802.11 ac 2x2 + Bluetooth 5.0
wireless, the latest Bluetooth technology and Gigabit Ethernet for a
stable and smooth connection.
Collaborate remotely or take your meetings online with Waves MaxxAudio
®
Pro audio enhancing software. Your customers will be impressed by this
video conferencing solution that reduces background noise and boosts audio
clarity.
A Workplace You Can Trust
The optional Trusted Platform Module 2.0 (TPM) is commercial grade
security that keeps your information safe. This hardware solution creates
and stores passwords and encryption keys to better protect against external
software attacks.
Microsoft Bitlocker provides multifactor authentication before the normal
startup process, so you can rest assured your PC won’t start or resume from
sleep mode until the correct PIN is presented.
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Vostro Desktop 3888
Feature Overview
Work with a Lasting Edge
The new compact desktop is smaller than ever and is designed to keep you
ahead of the competition
Performance Perfected
Up to 10
th
Gen Intel® Core™ i7 processors and 64GB of DDR4 memory
enables this Vostro desktop to be fast, reliable and high performing.
From PowerPoint presentations to video editing, visuals are sharp and high-
quality with up to NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 1030 graphics cards.
The Vostro 3881 grows with your business. It features plenty of expansion
options including up to 2TB of HDD for easy access to all the files, photos and
videos you need. Enhance the performance and add up to 512GB PCIe M.2
SSD or choose dual drives to run more programs simultaneously without
sacrificing speed.
Compact Connection
Now 16% smaller than the previous generation, the Vostro 3881 features a
compact, space-efficient design that easily fits on or below your desk.
For easy and convenient connection and transfers between devices, the
desktop features 8 USB ports including two front-access USB 3.2 Gen 1
Type-A, VGA and HDMI ports.
The system is also equipped with up to 802.11 ac 2x2 + Bluetooth 5.0
wireless, the latest Bluetooth technology and Gigabit Ethernet for a stable
and smooth connection.
Collaborate remotely or take your meetings online with Waves MaxxAudio
®
Pro audio enhancing software. Your customers will be impressed by this video
conferencing solution that reduces background noise and boosts audio clarity.
A Workplace You Can Trust
The optional Trusted Platform Module 2.0 (TPM) is commercial grade
security that keeps your information safe. This hardware solution creates and
stores passwords and encryption keys to better protect against external
software attacks.
Microsoft Bitlocker provides multifactor authentication before the normal
startup process, so you can rest assured your PC won’t start or resume
from sleep mode until the correct PIN is presented.
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Vostro Small Desktop (3681)
Features & Technical Specifications
Feature Technical Specification
Model Number 3681
Processor
Options
10th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-10700 (8-Core,
16MB Cache, 2.9GHz to 4.8GHz)
10th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-10400 (6-Core,
12MB Cache, 2.9GHz to 4.3GHz)
10th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-10400F (6-Core,
12MB Cache, 2.9GHz to 4.3GHz)
10th Gen Intel® Core™ i3-10100 (4-Core, 6MB
Cache, 3.6GHz to 4.3GHz)
Intel® Pentium® Gold G-6400 (2-Core, 4MB
Cache, 4.0GHz)
Intel® Celeron® G-5900(2-Core, 2MB Cache,
3.4GHz)
Chipset Intel® B460
Operating
System
Windows® 10 64-bit
Windows® 10 64-bit Professional
Ubuntu
Memory
Options
CML-S Core i3/i5, Pentium and Celeron up to
2666 MHz; CML-S i7 up to 2933 MHz
4GB DDR4 (4GBx1)
8GB DDR4 (8GBx1)
8GB DDR4 (4GBx2)
12GB DDR4 (4GB+8GB)
16GB DDR4 (8GBx2)
16GB DDR4 (16GBx1)
24GB DDR4 (8GB+16GB)
32GB DDR4 (32GBx1)
32GB DDR4 (16GBx2)
64GB DDR4 (32GBx2)
Note: The Memory speed supported in Brazil for
Intel Core i7 processors is 2666MHz
DIMM Slot 2 UDIMM Slots
Graphics
1,11
Intel® UHD Graphics 610/630 with shared
graphics memory(610 for PDC/CDC, 630 for
Core i3/i5/i7)
NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 730 2GB GDDR5
Storage
Options
3.5” Hard Drive:
• 500GB 7200 rpm, 1TB 7200 rpm, 2TB 7200
rpm
M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD
• 128GB/256GB/512GB
Feature
Technical Specification
Ports, Slots &
Chassis
Front:
SD 4.0 Media Card Reader (Optional),
Audio Combo Jack x1 ,
USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A x2,
USB 2.0 Type-A x2
Rear:
Line out x1, VGA port x1, HDMI out x1,
USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A x2,
USB 2.0 Type-A x2, RJ-45
Multimedia
SD 4.0 Media Card Reader (Optional)
Connectivity
Options
802.11 bgn 1x1 + Bluetooth 4.2
802.11 ac 1x1 + Bluetooth 4.2
802.11 ac 2x2 + Bluetooth 5.0
10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet
Security
Trusted Platform Module TPM 2.0 (optional)
Microsoft Windows Bitlocker
Local HDD data wipe via BIOS ("Secure Erase")
Kensington Lock Slot;
Padlock Loop
Software
McAfee Small Business Security 30 day Trial
SupportAssist
SmartByte
Waves MaxxAudio® Pro
My Dell
Dell Digital Delivery
Dell Mobile Connect
Dimensions &
Weight
1,14
1. Height: 11.42" (290mm)
2. Width: 3.65" (92.6 mm)
3. Depth: 11.53" (292.8mm)
4. Starting weight: 7.76 lb (3.52kg)
Power Supply
200W EPA Internal PSU
Color Option
Standard Black
Regulatory and
Environmental
Compliance
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ENERGY STAR 8.0
EPEAT Bronze Registered configurations
available,
CEL,
WEEE,
Japan Energy Law,
South Korea E-standby,
South Korea Eco-label,
EU RoHS,
China RoHS
Expansion Slots 1 HH PCIe x1 + 1 HH PCIe x16
Optical Drive
Opt.
Tray load Slim ODD (optional)
Note: HDMI & VGA ports are not available for computers shipped the 10thgen Intel Core i5-10400F processors
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Vostro Compact Desktop (3888)
Features & Technical Specifications
Feature Technical Specification
Model Number 3888
Processor
Options
10th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-10700 (8-Core,
16MB Cache, 2.9GHz to 4.8GHz)
10thGen Intel® Core™ i7-10700F(8-Core, 16MB
Cache, 2.9GHz to 4.8GHz)
10th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-10400 (6-Core,
12MB Cache, 2.9GHz to 4.3GHz)
10th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-10400F(6-Core,
12MB Cache, 2.9GHz to 4.3GHz)
10th Gen Intel® Core™ i3-10100 (4-Core, 6MB
Cache, 3.6GHz to 4.3GHz)
Intel® Pentium® Gold G-6400 (2-Core, 4MB
Cache, 4.0GHz)
Intel® Celeron® G-5900(2-Core, 2MB Cache,
3.4GHz)
Chipset Intel® B460
Operating
System
Windows® 10 64-bit
Windows® 10 64-bit Professional
Ubuntu
Memory
Options
CML-S Core i3/i5, Pentium and Celeron up to
2666 MHz; CML-S i7 up to 2933 MHz
4GB DDR4 (4GBx1)
8GB DDR4 (8GBx1)
8GB DDR4 (4GBx2)
12GB DDR4 (4GB+8GB)
16GB DDR4 (8GBx2)
16GB DDR4 (16GBx1)
24GB DDR4 (8GB+16GB)
32GB DDR4 (32GBx1)
32GB DDR4 (16GBx2)
64GB DDR4 (32GBx2)
DIMM Slot 2 UDIMM Slots
Graphics
1,11
Intel® UHD Graphics 610/630 with shared
graphics memory(610 for PDC/CDC, 630 for
Core i3/i5/i7)
NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 730 2GB GDDR5
NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 1030 2GB GDDR5
Storage
Options
3.5” Hard Drive:
• 500GB 7200 rpm, 1TB 7200 rpm, 2TB 7200
rpm
M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD
• 128GB/256GB/512GB
• 16GB/32GB Intel Optane memory support
Feature
Technical Specification
Ports, Slots &
Chassis*
Front:
SD 3.0 Media Card Reader (optional),
Audio Combo Jack x1 ,
USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A x2,
USB 2.0 Type-A x2
Rear:
Line out x1, VGA port x1, HDMI out x1,
USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A x2,
USB 2.0 Type-A x2, RJ-45
Multimedia
SD 3.0 Media Card Reader(Optional)
Connectivity
Options
802.11 bgn 1x1 + Bluetooth 4.2
802.11 ac 1x1 + Bluetooth 4.2
802.11 ac 2x2 + Bluetooth 5.0
10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet
Security
Trusted Platform Module TPM 2.0 (Optional)
Microsoft Windows Bitlocker
Local HDD data wipe via BIOS ("Secure Erase")
Kensington Lock Slot;
Padlock Loop
Software
McAfee Small Business Security 30 day Trial
SupportAssist
SmartByte
Waves MaxxAudio® Pro
My Dell
Dell Digital Delivery
Dell Mobile Connect
Dimensions &
Weight
1,14
1. Height: 12.77" (324.3mm)
2. Width: 6.06" (154 mm)
3. Depth: 11.54" (293mm)
4. Starting weight: 10.87 lbs (4.93kg)
Power Supply
260W EPA Internal PSU
Color Option
Standard Black
Regulatory
and
Environmental
Compliance
1
ENERGY STAR 8.0
EPEAT Bronze Registered configurations available,
CEL,
WEEE,
Japan Energy Law,
South Korea E-standby,
South Korea Eco-label,
EU RoHS,
China RoHS
Expansion Slots 2 FH PCIe x1 + 1 FH PCIe x16 + 1
PCI
Optical Drive
Opt.
Tray load Slim ODD (optional)
Note: HDMI & VGA ports are not available for computers shipped the 10thgen Intel Core i5-10400F or 10thGen Intel i7-10700F processors
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Optional Vostro accessories
You can maximize the versatility and performance of your Vostro Family Desktops with Dell
recommended accessories to get the best user experience for your business needs.
Dell 22 Monitor – P2420HS
Elevate your daily work with a reliable 23.8” monitor
featuring full HD resolution and a space-saving design.
Keyboard and Mouse Combo – KM636
Keep you desk clutter-free with a wireless
keyboard and mouse combo, featuring spacious
chiclet keyboard with multi-media keys and reduced
key gaps for minimal dust accumulation.
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Optional accessories shown subject to regional availability.
Dell Pro Stereo Headset – UC150 – Skype for Business
Experience great audio clarity whether you're on a
conference call or listening to your favorite music. Enjoy
optimized in-person call quality and music clarity with HD
wideband voice and a dynamic equalizer.
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Some features and color subject to regional availability.
Vostro Small Desktop & Compact Desktops
Product Gallery - Dimensions
Small Desktop (3681):
1. Height: 11.42" (290mm)
2. Width: 3.65" (92.6 mm)
3. Depth: 11.53" (292.8mm)
4. Starting weight: 7.76Ib (3.52kg)
Compact Desktop (3888):
1. Height: 12.77" (324.3mm)
2. Width: 6.06" (154 mm)
3. Depth: 11.54" (293mm)
4. Starting weight: 10.87lb / 4.93 kg
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Vostro Small Desktop 3681
Product Gallery – Front View
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Some features and color subject to regional availability.
Optional
Optical Disk Drive
Power Button
Optional SD card
Universal Audio Jack
2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A
2x USB 2.0 Type-A
Red Mesh
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Some features and color subject to regional availability.
Vostro Desktop Small Desktop 3681
Product Gallery – Rear View
VGA
HDMI
2x USB 2.0 Type-A
Expansion Card slots
Power Supply diagnostics button
Power Supply
Gigabit Ethernet
Pad Lock Slot
Wedge Shaped Lock Slot
2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A
Line out
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Vostro Compact Desktop 3888
Product Gallery – Front View
Product appearance may vary slightly from image shown.
Some features and color subject to regional availability.
Power Button
Optional SD card
Universal Audio Jack
2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A
2x USB 2.0 Type-A
Optional
Optical Disk Drive
Silver Mesh
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Product appearance may vary slightly from image shown.
Some features and color subject to regional availability.
Vostro Desktop Small Desktop 3888
Product Gallery – Rear View
VGA
HDMI
2x USB 2.0 Type-A
Expansion Card slots
Power Supply diagnostics button
Power Supply
Gigabit Ethernet
Pad Lock Slot
Wedge Shaped Lock Slot
2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A
Line out
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Vostro software
*See page 14 for important information
Dell Mobile Connect
Complete and wireless integration between smartphones and
PCs - allowing Android and iOS users to make calls, send
texts and get notifications, and Android users to mirror their
phone onto their PC screens to interact with all of their
favorite mobile apps with their PC’s mouse, keyboard, and
touchscreen.
Support Assist
A MS Windows based software program that automates
support from Dell by identifying HW & SW issues on Dell
laptops, desktops and tablets. Support Assist notifies
customers when an issue is detected.
Microsoft Office
Fully loaded with the latest and greatest versions of favorite
applications: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OneNote.
McAfee Small Business Security 30 day trial
Award-winning security for every device; shields PCs from
viruses and online threats like risky websites and dangerous
downloads, shreds digital files like e-bills and online bank
statements saved on PCs.
Waves MaxxAudio®Pro
Professional-grade control panel providing audio controls and
tuning that adds dimensionality to music and videos.
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Services for Vostro
We keep you connected and productive, providing peace of mind so you can focus on what matters most. Support
services are available around the globe with coverage in over 160 countries and 55 languages. Our ProSupport
engineers are available 24x7 to help with hardware and software issues. In the event of spills, drops or surges,
Accidental Damage Service makes repair or replacement easy. Dell strives to ensure our customers always get
the most out of their technology investments.
Dell Base Warranty¹
With Dell’s Base Warranty, if your system encounters an issue covered by the warranty that cannot be resolved
remotely, Dell will provide a convenient way to return your system to a Dell certified repair facility and return the
repaired device. Your system comes with 1 year base warranty with the option to add on-site repair and to extend
the warranty for up to 4 years to ensure easy support for the life of your PC.
ProSupport
ProSupport for PCs is designed to provide fast, proactive IT support for businesses of all sizes. ProSupport makes
it easy because you get a team of engineers who are always accessible, provide you with a single source for
hardware and software4issues, and respond quickly to help maximize user uptime. ProSupport also features
SupportAssist technology for proactive monitoring and resolution of issues and automatic case creation for faster
time to productivity2. ProSupport frees your IT team from time-consuming day-to-day user support, allowing them
to focus on strategic priorities that move your business forward.
ProSupport Plus for PCs
The only complete support service that combines predictive analysis and protection for PCs to proactively resolve
and prevent issues with minimal customer effort. With ProSupport Plus using SupportAssist technology you will be
notified about issues before they become problems, virtually eliminating unplanned downtime due to hard drive
issues6. It ensures PCs are running smoothly so customers can focus on what’s important.
ProSupport and ProSupport Plus with SupportAssist significantly reduced time to resolve a failed hard drive3with:
• Up to 92% less time to resolution (11x faster than the competition)
• Up to 68% fewer steps in the support process (13 fewer steps to resolution)
Accidental Damage Service
5
Coverage for accidental drops, spills, surges and breakages. Accidental Damage Service provides peace of mind
for hardware systems in high-risk usage environments like schools and mobile professionals. Convenient repair of
damaged systems helps minimize downtime and increase productivity. Accidental Damage Service can provide
repair of your system for accidents up to 4 years, not otherwise covered by the Limited Hardware Warranty. By
providing enhanced coverage at an exceptional value, Accidental Damage Service helps reduce out of pocket
expenses and improve cost control.
1 - Remote Diagnosis is determination by online/phone technician of cause of issue; may involve customer access to inside of system and
multiple or extended sessions. If issue is covered by Limited Hardware Warranty and not resolved remotely, technician and/or part will be
dispatched, usually in 1 or 2 business days following completion of Remote Diagnosis. Onsite Service is provided by Dell Marketing L.P.
Availability varies. Other conditions apply. For complete details about Onsite Service, see dell.com/ servicecontracts
2 - SupportAssist not available on Linux, Windows 10S, Windows RT, Windows 10 CMIT Government Edition, Android, Ubuntu or Chrome based
products. SupportAssist automatically detects and proactively alerts Dell to: operating system issues, software upgrades, driver updates and
patches, malware, virus infected files, failures of hard drives, batteries, memory, internal cables, thermal sensors, heat sinks, fans, solid state
drives and video cards. Predictive analysis failure detection includes hard drives, solid state drives and batteries.
3 - Based on a Principled Technologies test report, “Spend Less Time and Effort Troubleshooting Laptop Hardware Failures” dated April 2018.
Testing commissioned by Dell, conducted in the United States. Actual results will vary. Full report: http://facts.pt/L52XKM
4 - For the IoT Edge Gateway, excludes certain software, OS and third party apps.
5 - This service excludes theft, loss, and damage due to fire, flood or other acts of nature, or intentional damage. Customers may be required to
return unit to Dell. Limit of 1 qualified incident per contract year. For complete details, visit www.dell.com/servicecontracts.
6 - Based on a Principled Technologies test report, “Dell ProSupport Plus with SupportAssist warns you about hardware issues so you can fix
them before they cause downtime” dated April 2019. Testing commissioned by Dell, conducted in the United States. Actual results will vary. Full
report: http://facts.pt/0xvze8. Hardware issues detected by SupportAssist include hard drives, solid state drives, batteries and fans.
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Important information
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subsidiaries in the United States of America and other countries. Microsoft, Windows, and Windows 10 are registered trademarks of
Microsoft Corporation. Other trademarks or trade names may be used in this document to refer to either the entities claiming the
marks and names or their products. Dell disclaims proprietary interest in the marks and names of others. Reproduction in any manner
whatsoever without express written permission from Dell Inc. is strictly forbidden.
Hard Drives: GB means 1 billion bytes and TB equals 1 trillion bytes; actual capacity varies with preloaded material and
operating environment and will be less.
Graphics & shared memory: GB means 1 billion bytes and TB equals 1 trillion bytes; significant system memory may be
used to support graphics, depending on system memory size and other factors.
Wireless connectivity: Where wireless access is available. Additional access charges apply in some locations.
Weight: Weights vary depending on configuration and manufacturing variability.
Limited hardware warranty: For copy of Ltd Hardware Warranty, write Dell USA LP, Attn: Warranties, One Dell Way,
Round Rock, TX 78682 or see www.dell.com/warranty.
Dell ProSupport™: Availability and terms of Dell Services vary by region. For more information, visit
www.dell.com/servicedescriptions.
Accidental Damage: Service excludes theft, loss, and damage due to fire, flood or other acts of nature, or intentional
damage. Customer may be required to return unit to Dell. For complete details, visit www.dell.com/servicecontracts.
Return for Repair after Remote Diagnosis: Remote Diagnosis is determination by online/phone technician of cause of
issue; may involve customer access to inside of system and multiple or extended sessions. If issue is covered by Limited
Hardware and not resolved remotely, this service offers a 10-14 day mail-in repair option following completion of Remote
Diagnosis
Rapid Return for Repair after Remote Diagnosis: Remote Diagnosis is determination by online/phone technician of
cause of issue and multiple or extended sessions. If issue is covered by Limited Hardware Warranty
(www.dell.com/warranty) and not resolved remotely, shipping instructions will be provided. Next Business Day shipping not
available in all areas, which may delay repair and return times. Other conditions apply. For complete details about Rapid
Return service, visit www.dell.com/servicecontracts
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Counsel in the Region where the claim will be made for additional guidance.
3rd party testing required (Do not make claims) in: South Africa, Ukraine, Venezuela.
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