Other Operating (Income) Expense, Net (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
Nov. 28, 2013	Nov. 29, 2012
Component Of Operating Other Income And Expense Net [Line Items]
Rambus settlement	$ 233	$ 0
(Gain) loss on disposition of property, plant and equipment	8	(5)
Other	(4)	(3)
Other operating (income) expense, net	237	(8)
Rambus Settlement [Member]
Component Of Operating Other Income And Expense Net [Line Items]
Rambus settlement	$ 233

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The net of other operating income and other operating expense, not previously categorized, from items that are associated with the entity's normal revenue producing operation.

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Amount of gain (loss) on sale or disposal of property, plant and equipment assets, excluding oil and gas property and timber property.

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Amount of gain (loss) recognized in settlement of litigation and insurance claims. Excludes claims within an insurance entity's normal claims settlement process.

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The net amount of other operating income and expenses, the components of which are not separately disclosed on the income statement, from items that are associated with the entity's normal revenue producing operations.

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