Income Taxes (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended			9 Months Ended
	May 31, 2012	Jun. 02, 2011	Mar. 03, 2011	May 31, 2012	Jun. 02, 2011
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Tax benefit related to favorable resolution of certain prior year tax matters	$ 42			$ 56
Net charge relating to the disposition of the Japan Fab		74
Income tax charge related to the gain on the disposition of the Japan Fab		27
Valuation allowance against certain deferred tax assets relating to the Japan Fab disposition		47
Tax charge in connection with receipt of Samsung patent cross-license agreement		5			45
Deferred Foreign Income Tax Expense (Benefit)			$ 19