Does It Matter Which Way the DisplayPort Cable Goes? No, it does not matter which way the DisplayPort cable goes. That’s because DisplayPort cables are bidirectional. Therefore, they can send data in either direction.
Are DisplayPort ports directional?
Yes, displayport is bi-directional. you can plug a cable into a monitor and a PC and it will still work when you unplug it and switch the ends around.
Do DisplayPort cables work both ways?
One thing to keep in mind is that cables will not be bidirectional. You may find bidirectional adapters, but DisplayPort to HDMI cables will only carry signals in one direction.
Is DisplayPort 1.2 bidirectional?
Convenient, Bi-Directional Support.
Is DP to HDMI bidirectional?
Please note that DisplayPort to HDMI cables (as with most cables involving protocol/signal conversion) are not bidirectional adapters, which means they only work in one direction — from a DisplayPort output to a HDMI input.