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Summary of Stock-Based Compensation Expense (Detail) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Sep. 02, 2012
Aug. 28, 2011
Aug. 29, 2010
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]      
Total stock-based compensation expense before income taxes $ 241 $ 207 $ 190
Less recognized income tax benefit 79 67 63
Total stock-based compensation expense, net of income taxes 162 140 127
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)
     
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]      
Total stock-based compensation expense before income taxes 241 206 171
Stock Option
     
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]      
Total stock-based compensation expense before income taxes $ 0 $ 1 $ 19