Sounds like classic Maximus behavior, hold the exit button for 3 seconds, if that doesn't work make sure numlock is off before starting Maximus.
ill try holding the Q buttons which i designated escape emulation for 3 seconds like you sugget. see if that works...
see i want hyperspin since its better.. but i cant figure out how to add visual pinball to the wheel and get it to enter the games and find it.. it says something like error finding something i forget what the error is..
i hear hyperpin and all this stuff.. but its all to damn confusing i just want it simple spin the wheel find visual pinball and mame and press button to see the games and presto.. thats why i choose maximus it was an easy setup..