Segment Information (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Feb. 27, 2014	Feb. 28, 2013	Feb. 27, 2014	Feb. 28, 2013
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	$ 4,107	$ 2,078	$ 8,149	$ 3,912
Operating income (loss)	869	(23)	1,420	(120)
DSG [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	1,888	756	3,673	1,356
Operating income (loss)	520	(46)	952	(158)
WSG [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	910	213	1,964	476
Operating income (loss)	185	(87)	361	(151)
NSG [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	902	713	1,708	1,330
Operating income (loss)	77	64	172	77
ESG [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	365	282	731	560
Operating income (loss)	59	65	125	143
All Other [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	42	114	73	190
Operating income (loss)	28	(19)	43	(31)
Unallocated [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Operating income (loss)	$ 0	$ 0	$ (233)	$ 0