Intangible Assets (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 01, 2011	Dec. 02, 2010	Sep. 01, 2011
Intangible Assets [Abstract]
Gross Amount	$ 703		$ 699
Accumulated Amortization	(302)		(285)
Product and process technology [Member]
Intangible Assets [Abstract]
Gross Amount	575		571
Accumulated Amortization	(216)		(203)
Product and process technology intangible asset capitalized during period	9	8
Product and process technology intangible asset capitalized during period, weighted-average useful lives (in years)	10Y	10Y
Customer relationships [Member]
Intangible Assets [Abstract]
Gross Amount	127		127
Accumulated Amortization	(86)		(82)
Other [Member]
Intangible Assets [Abstract]
Gross Amount	1		1
Accumulated Amortization	$ 0		$ 0