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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
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Nov. 29, 2012
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| 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 | |
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Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Elpida Memory, Inc. and Rexchip Electronics Corporation [Member]
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| Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] | ||
| Derivative, Gain (Loss) on Derivative, Net | (62) | |
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Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Cash Flow Hedging [Member]
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| Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] | ||
| Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income, Effective Portion | (2) | (4) |
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Convertible notes settlement obligations [Member] | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Other Non-Operating Income Expense Net [Member]
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| Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] | ||
| Derivative, Gain (Loss) on Derivative, Net | (37) | |
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Foreign Exchange Contract [Member] | Gains (Losses) on Derivative Instruments, Net [Member] | Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member]
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| Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] | ||
| Cost of goods sold | 3 | |
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Foreign Exchange Contract [Member] | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Other Non-Operating Income Expense Net [Member]
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| Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] | ||
| Derivative, Gain (Loss) on Derivative, Net | $ (14) | $ (51) |