Derivative Instruments - Hedging Relationship (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Nov. 28, 2013	Nov. 29, 2012
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
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Elpida Memory, Inc. and Rexchip Electronics Corporation [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative, Gain (Loss) on Derivative, Net		(62)
Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Cash Flow Hedging [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income, Effective Portion	(2)	(4)
Convertible notes settlement obligations [Member] | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Other Non-Operating Income Expense Net [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative, Gain (Loss) on Derivative, Net	(37)
Foreign Exchange Contract [Member] | Gains (Losses) on Derivative Instruments, Net [Member] | Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Cost of goods sold		3
Foreign Exchange Contract [Member] | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Other Non-Operating Income Expense Net [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative, Gain (Loss) on Derivative, Net	$ (14)	$ (51)