Other Operating (Income) Expense, Net (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	May 30, 2013	May 31, 2012	May 30, 2013	May 31, 2012
Component Of Operating Other Income And Expense Net [Line Items]
(Gain) loss on disposition of property, plant and equipment	$ 5	$ 4	$ (10)	$ 10
Other	(6)	26	(7)	27
Other operating (income) expense, net	(1)	30	(17)	37
Loss recognized from terminating IMFT's lease to use a portion of our Virginia fabrication facility [Member]
Component Of Operating Other Income And Expense Net [Line Items]
Other		17
Receivable In Connection With Certain Tax Matters [Member]
Component Of Operating Other Income And Expense Net [Line Items]
Other		$ 10