Amount of increase (decrease) in the fair value of derivatives recognized in the income statement.

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The effective portion of net gain (loss) reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income into income on derivative instruments designated and qualifying as hedging instruments.

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Derivative Financial Instruments - Hedging Relationship (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Mar. 03, 2016	Mar. 05, 2015	Mar. 03, 2016	Mar. 05, 2015
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] \| Other Non-Operating Income Expense Net [Member] \| Foreign exchange contracts [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Net gains (losses) for derivative instruments without hedge accounting designation	$ 92	$ (15)	$ 71	$ (73)
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] \| Other Non-Operating Income Expense Net [Member] \| Convertible notes settlement obligations [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Net gains (losses) for derivative instruments without hedge accounting designation	0	0	0	6
Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] \| Cash Flow Hedging [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Income, Effective Portion, Net	1	$ 2	2	4
Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] \| Cash Flow Hedging [Member] \| Other Comprehensive Income [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income, Effective Portion	$ 5		$ 1	$ (15)