Hp envy 15-j172np - msata ssd as primary boot

Hello,
I just bought a new hp envy, i want to put a msata ssd drive and use as primary drive and install windows there.
i red that some people are having problems with selecting msata ssd as primary in similar models, and its not possible to set msata as primary in boot device priority.  
Is it possible to do this in this model?  Or is it possible with a simple process?
And by the way, am i violating warranty by installing a msata ssd myself?
thanks

@3uric0 ,
Hello and thank you for posting on the HP support forums.  You would have to check the bios to see if this was possible.
Check the advanced boot settings if they are listed.  Depending on the model of notebook some BIOS options are not available.
Check this link out it may be of help.
BIOS Setup Information and Menu Options
Let me know if you can find what you need.
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