CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	May 29, 2014	May 30, 2013	May 29, 2014	May 30, 2013
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income (loss)	$ 806	$ 43	$ 1,928	$ (516)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
Foreign currency translation adjustments	(13)	(7)	(17)	2
Gain (loss) on derivative instruments, net	(2)	(1)	(6)	(9)
Gain (loss) on investments, net	0	(1)	2	(2)
Pension liability adjustments	0	0	2	(1)
Other comprehensive income (loss)	(15)	(9)	(19)	(10)
Total comprehensive income (loss)	791	34	1,909	(526)
Comprehensive (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	0	(1)	(33)	(3)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Micron	$ 791	$ 33	$ 1,876	$ (529)