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Derivative Instruments - Hedging Relationship (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | 3 Months Ended
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Nov. 28, 2013 | Nov. 29, 2012
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] |  |
Derivative, Gain (Loss) on Derivative, Net | $ (14) | $ (51)
Cost of goods sold | (2,761) | (1,617)
Cash Flow Hedge Gain (Loss) to be Reclassified within Twelve Months | 6 |
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Elpida Memory, Inc. and Rexchip Electronics Corporation [Member] |  |
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] |  |
Derivative, Gain (Loss) on Derivative, Net |  | (62)
Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Cash Flow Hedging [Member] |  |
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] |  |
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income, Effective Portion | (2) | (4)
Convertible notes settlement obligations [Member] | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Other Non-Operating Income Expense Net [Member] |  |
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] |  |
Derivative, Gain (Loss) on Derivative, Net | (37) |
Foreign Exchange Contract [Member] | Gains (Losses) on Derivative Instruments, Net [Member] | Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member] |  |
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] |  |
Cost of goods sold |  | 3
Foreign Exchange Contract [Member] | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Other Non-Operating Income Expense Net [Member] |  |
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] |  |
Derivative, Gain (Loss) on Derivative, Net | $ (14) | $ (51)

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- Definition The aggregate costs related to goods produced and sold and services rendered by an entity during the reporting period. This excludes costs incurred during the reporting period related to financial services rendered and other revenue generating activities. + References Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher SEC -Name Regulation S-X (SX) -Number 210 -Section 03 -Paragraph 2 -Article 5 Reference 2: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 225 -SubTopic 10 -Section S99 -Paragraph 2 -Subparagraph (SX 210.5-03.2(a),(d)) -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=26872669&loc=d3e20235-122688 + Details
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- Definition Amount of increase (decrease) in the fair value of derivatives recognized in the income statement. + References Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 815 -SubTopic 10 -Section 50 -Paragraph 4A -Subparagraph (b) -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=7476318&loc=SL5618551-113959 Reference 2: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 815 -SubTopic 10 -Section 50 -Paragraph 4C -Subparagraph (a),(c),(d),(e) -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=7476318&loc=SL5624171-113959 + Details
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- Definition The effective portion of gains and losses (net) on derivative instruments designated and qualifying as hedging instruments that was recognized in other comprehensive income during the current period. + References Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 815 -SubTopic 10 -Section 50 -Paragraph 4C -Subparagraph (b) -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=7476318&loc=SL5624171-113959 + Details
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- Definition The estimated net amount of unrealized gains or losses on foreign currency cash flow hedges at the reporting date expected to be reclassified to earnings within the next 12 months. + References Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 815 -SubTopic 30 -Section 50 -Paragraph 1 -Subparagraph (c) -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=7668309&loc=d3e80748-113994 + Details
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