Segment Information (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Nov. 28, 2013	Nov. 29, 2012
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	$ 4,042	$ 1,834
Operating income (loss)	551	(97)
DSG [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	1,785	600
Operating income (loss)	432	(112)
WSG [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	1,054	263
Operating income (loss)	176	(64)
NSG [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	806	617
Operating income (loss)	95	13
ESG [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	366	278
Operating income (loss)	66	78
All Other [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	31	76
Operating income (loss)	15	(12)
Unallocated [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Operating income (loss)	$ (233)	$ 0