Server2008 R2 drivers install on T400

Hi All,
I installed Windows Server 2008 R2 on a Lenovo T420, T400 and T430 laptops, but driver is not getting installed. Actually, there are no drivers available for lenovo laptops. How can I install drivers on Lenovo laptops if I installed
Win Server 2008 R2 OS. Thanks in advance.
Qasim

Sorry, I took some time replying. Hoping someone else might answer.
I didn't try switchable graphics. As a matter of fact, I have disabled switchable graphics and using Discrete graphics only.
This is not due to driver or OS issue alone.
I have two docking stations (one at home and another at office) with different monitors (Dell and HP), and prefer to leave the lid closed when using docking station. I also use my T400 during commute.
Between many permutations (docked/undocked, with/with-out monitor/ sleep/wakeup, hibernate/un-hibernate), etc. there are many hick-ups. For example when docked, BIOS throws the power-on password prompt to VGA port or internal monitor. And I have worse issues when I try to use ThinkPad screen as second-monitor.
Between all such variations, I had wasted countless minutes experimenting, and I am done with the hype.
Following pattern works:
1. Disable Integrated graphics in BIOS and leave Discrete graphics ON.
2. During long distance travel, I diable Discrete Graphics and Enable Integrated Graphics in BIOS to save battery.
BIOS is happy and OS is happy with this compromise.
Here is a silver-line...
Unlike Vista, multiple-monitor support works predictably with Windows-7.
You can use Thinkpad screen as secondary (or primary monitor) with an external monitor.
Switching between the two is simple, predictable and works as expected.
But... with 'EITHER' discrente or integrated Graphics enabled, and not 'BOTH'.

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