a system and method for dual mode dp and hdmi transmission are provided . briefly described , one embodiment of a dual mode dp and hdmi transmitter , among others , can be implemented as follows . the dual mode dp and hdmi transmitter comprises a driver circuit controlled by a data signal . the dual mode dp and hdmi transmitter also comprises a control circuit coupled to the driver circuit . the control circuit is configurable to transmit the data signal in a dp mode or a hdmi mode according to a mode signal . one embodiment of a method , among others , comprises : receiving a mode signal ; determining whether to configure the dual mode dp and hdmi transmitter for transmitting in a dp mode or an hdmi mode based on the received mode signal ; and configuring a dual mode dp and hdmi transmitter in accordance with the determination .