SpinRite Memory Error - Memtest86+ shows no errors - bug?

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skua47

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When I boot SpinRite 6.1 it halts immediately with a memory error. The computer is completely locked up at this point. Pressing Enter or Esc does nothing. I have to physically turn off the computer.
I tried with two different USB thumbdrives and the result is the same. (see picture)
So, I fired up Memtest86+ and let Memtest86+ run for 7 passes. No hint of memory problems. (see picture)

This is an older system that I am trying to use for testing some vintage drives.
Intel core 2 quad, 4 GB memory. Gigabyte Tech. P35-DS3P motherboard.

The computer runs Ubuntu and Windows 10 with no trouble.

What might be the trouble?

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